Police are appealing for public assistance following a stabbing in Sydney’s west overnight.
About 11.10pm (Saturday 19 February 2022), emergency services were called to a hall on Edison Parade, Winston Hills, following reports of a brawl.
Officers attached to Parramatta Police Area Command attended and found an 18-year-old man with a stab wound to his thigh.
Police were told a group of people arrived at a party uninvited and were directed to leave. They left the scene; however, returned a short time later and a physical altercation occurred which left the 18-year-old man injured.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition, where he underwent surgery. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
During a search of the crime scene, officers located and seized a number of exhibits, including a knife police believe to be linked to the incident. All items will be forensically examined.
As inquiries continue, police have released a description of a man who they believe may be able to assist with the investigation.
He is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, with a large build. He was wearing a black hoodie, black gloves and black ski mask.
Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is urged to contact 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.
