Gold Coast race car driver Chris Pappas identified as hammer attack victim

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Controversial Gold Coast racing car driver, Chris Pappas, has been identified as the victim of a horrific hammer and knife attack on the Glitter Strip.

36-year-old Pappas was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being stabbed and struck with a hammer multiple times at his waterfront mansion at Mermaid Waters early on Tuesday, August 13.

He is believed to have been stabbed in the leg and hit in the head in a 3am attack at the Sailaway St residence.

His condition was listed as stable on Tuesday afternoon.

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Chris Pappas. Photo: Facebook.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Mr Pappas had been at home with his partner Krystle Earsman when two masked men burst in. Mr Pappas allegedly wrestled with the intruders. His sister, who lives next door and was alerted by screams, rang police.

Mr Pappas is believed to have recently upgraded security at the house following threats.

Mr Pappas was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital. A crime scene was declared and an investigation has been launched.

Source: The Daily Telegraph

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