NSW police investigating after man stabbed in Villawood

Police have commenced an investigation after the stabbing of a man in Sydney’s west this morning.

About 10.45am today (Wednesday 23 February 2022), emergency services were called to supermarket on Villawood Place, Villawood, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command attended and found a 34-year-old man with injuries to his torso.

He was treated on scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being conveyed to Liverpool Hospital in a serious condition.

A 33-year-old man was arrested at a nearby residence before being taken to hospital with a wound to his leg. He is assisting police with inquiries.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.

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.

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