A man is under police guard in hospital after allegedly attacking a Gold Coast police officer in Southport.

It happened around 1.15pm along Bailey Crescent, with the man allegedly attacking a cop before being arrested.

The man has been transported to hospital for observation under police guard.

A Queensland Police spokesperson couldn’t say what occurred in the lead-up to the incident.

More to come.

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