Police are appealing for the public’s assistance after a man was stabbed in the Wollongong area overnight.
About 11.45pm yesterday (Saturday 19 June 2021), a man was walking along Collins Street, Corrimal, when he was confronted by approximately 10 people.
A physical altercation has occurred, with the man sustaining a stab wound to his abdomen.
Paramedics treated the 18-year-old man at the scene, before he was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a stable condition.
Officers attached to Wollongong Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
They are appealing for anyone with information – or mobile phone and dashcam footage – to contact Wollongong Police 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.