A man was arrested after a serious domestic assault at Birdwood overnight.
Police and paramedics were called to the Birdwood home about 11.10pm on Wednesday 1 September by reports of a violent altercation.
They found a 26-year-old man with a stab wound to the back. He was taken by ambulance to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The injured man’s father, a 62-year-old Birdwood man, was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault cause harm. He was refused police bail and will appear in the Mount Barker Magistrates Court today.
SA Police encourage anyone who is experiencing family violence, or has concerns for their safety or the safety of other family members or friends, to contact police on 131 444 or Triple Zero in an emergency.
