A young man is fighting for his life in hospital after a violent stabbing at a popular Adelaide pub on Tuesday night.
Violent Attack at Klemzig Hotel
The incident occurred just after 9.40pm on Tuesday at the OG Hotel on North East Road in Klemzig. According to South Australia Police, the 21-year-old victim was approached by two men before being attacked and stabbed in the neck.
Desperate Escape and Police Response
Despite his critical injuries, the victim managed to run from the hotel to seek help. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but has since been reported as stable. Eastern District CIB detectives, along with crime scene investigators and Forensic Response officers, immediately attended and examined both the scene of the attack and the area where the victim sought assistance.
Police conducted a search of the surrounding area for the two suspects. It is believed the men fled the scene in a car and could not be located by attending officers.
Appeal for Public Information
SA Police have now launched a public appeal for information. They are urging anyone who witnessed the altercation or has any relevant footage to come forward.
Key information sought includes:
- Witnesses to the incident itself.
- Dashcam or CCTV footage from the North East Road, Klemzig area on Tuesday night.
- Any other information that could assist the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing as detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the violent attack and identify the two men responsible.
