Three men have been charged with murder after Cian English, 19, plunged to his death in Surfers Paradise in the early hours of Saturday. 9News
He said it's believed the two groups, which included teenagers as young as 16, interacted over the verandah before visiting the neighbouring hotel room.
The three were attempting to rob Mr English and his friend of a phone and some clothing when the former attempted to escape over the balcony, police allege. "They were both viciously assaulted and, as I say, the robberies occurred at knifepoint," Detective Superintendent Smith said."The consequences of the robbery and the threats made to the victim put the consequences on the victim."
The men, aged 18, 20 and 22, were arrested overnight and have all been charged with murder and two counts of armed robbery.All three men are expected to appear in court tomorrow, the 18-year-old in Beenleigh Magistrates Court and the two others in Brisbane Magistrates Court. Four other young people, aged 16 to 19, who were found by emergency services in a semi-conscious state after consuming prescription drugs were taken to Robina Hospital in a stable condition.Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au
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