A man who allegedly left the scene of a fatal stabbing in Coolangatta just before police arrived has been charged with murder.

The 57-year-old man who died was found on Dutton Street after 1pm on Thursday.

Members of the public contacted police about the behaviour of a 27-year-old who was allegedly seen leaving the area.

News reports on Thursday said the suspect had been acting strangely.

He was tracked by officers to a property in Upper Coomera – also on the Gold Coast – where he was arrested about 2.04pm.

Paramedics arrived at the home to find the stabbed man with life-threatening injuries, and he died shortly after.

The 27-year-old was charged with one count of murder and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Officers said the two men probably knew each other. Advertisem

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