A MAN has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the neck by a stranger asking for smokes on the Gold Coast.

It’s understood the attack took place on Marina Parade in Coolangatta about 2am on Friday.

Police said they were called to reports of two men fighting on the street outside an apartment block.

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It’s understood two young men approached a 41-year-old man and asked him for a cigarette but the man refused.

That’s when it’s alleged one of the two men stabbed the older man in the neck.

He was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Tweed Hospital.

Queensland Ambulance told myGC the man was transported in a stable condition.

Paramedics said the man was lucky to escape with only “minor lacerations to his neck and arm”.

A Queensland Police spokesman confirmed officers spoke with a man at the scene but said no arrests were made.

Police are investigating the incident and are pleading with anyone that may have information to come forward.

If you have information for Police, please contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using their online form 24 hours per day.

You can also report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24 hours per day. Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation.