(Adelaide, December 24, 2025) – A 21-year-old man was stabbed in the neck at a convenience store in Klemzig, a suburb in Adelaide’s northeast, and fled to a nearby hotel seeking help.
A convenience store worker was stabbed in the neck in Adelaide yesterday and is now in stable condition after seeking help at a nearby hotel.
- A 21-year-old man was stabbed in the neck at a convenience store in Klemzig, South Australia.
- The victim ran to the OG Hotel for assistance while bleeding from the neck.
- He was initially in critical condition but is now listed as stable at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
- Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene and the shop appeared to have been ransacked.
Stabbing in Klemzig
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Police and paramedics responded to reports of a stabbing at the OG Hotel in Klemzig just after 9:40 p.m. yesterday, according to 9News Australia.
Officers said a 21-year-old man from Seacombe Gardens was approached by two men at the store and afterward assaulted. The victim then ran to the hotel for assistance while suffering from a neck wound.
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Victim’s Condition
Paramedics provided immediate medical attention,and the man was transported to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in critical condition. He has as been stabilized, 9News reported.
Inquiry Underway
The convenience store where the stabbing occurred appeared to have been ransacked, according to reports. Police are currently searching for the two alleged attackers, who remain at large.
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Expanded Report:
The stabbing occurred at approximately 9:40 p.m. on December 23,2025,at a convenience store in Klemzig,a suburb of Adelaide. A 21-year-old man from Seacombe gardens was approached by two unidentified men while inside the store. An altercation ensued, resulting in the victim being stabbed in the neck. The motive for the attack remains unknown at this time.
The victim, bleeding from the neck wound, fled the convenience store and sought assistance at the nearby OG Hotel. Hotel staff immediately contacted emergency services.Paramedics arrived on the scene and provided immediate medical attention before transporting the man to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He was initially listed in critical condition but has sence been stabilized.
Police are currently investigating the incident and searching for the two male suspects who fled the scene. the convenience store was found to be ransacked, suggesting a possible robbery attempt may have preceded or accompanied the assault. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing to the public for any information that
