Police are appealing for information after a man was stabbed during an attempted armed robbery in the Central West.
About 5.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 27 December 2023), emergency services were called to a home in Baird Drive, Dubbo, after reports a man was stabbed.
Police were told an 84-year-old man was out the front of his home when he was approached by a male demanding money.
There was struggle between the two during which the homeowner suffered several slash wounds to his forearm. The armed man then left the scene.
A passer-by rendered first aid to the injured resident before he was taken to Dubbo Base Hospital and treated for three lacerations to his left arm. The injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The male is described as being aged between 15-25, of slim build and wearing black pants and jacket with white shoes; he had an orange shirt covering his head.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident, or dashcam or CCTV from the area is urged to contact Dubbo Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
