NSW police investigate after man stabbed in brawl at Forbes

A man is in a critical condition after a brawl in the state’s Central West overnight.

About 11.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 29 September 2021), emergency services were called to Scrivener Street in Forbes, after reports of a fight between a group of people.

Upon arrival, officers attached Central West Police District found a man lying on the road with injuries to his head, as well as a stab wound to torso.

The 35-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Orange Base Hospital for treatment. He is in a critical but stable condition.

A crime scene has been established and inquiries are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information or dash cam footage from the area is urged to contact police.

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.

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