Police Charge Man Over Stabbing At Bourke

A man will face court after another man was allegedly stabbed in the states’ west this week.

Just after 7pm on Friday 12 December 2025, emergency services were called to a home on Harris Street, Bourke, following reports of an alleged stabbing.

On arrival, officers attached to Central North Police District were told a 30-year-old man was stabbed by another man known to him.

The man was taken to Bourke Hospital for further treatment of stab wounds to his back.

A crime scene has been established, and police commenced an investigation into the incident.

Following inquiries, about 4.30pm yesterday (Saturday 13 December 2025), police arrested a 27-year-old man on Tudor Street, Bourke.

He was taken to Bourke Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding (DV) and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm.

He was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 4 today (Sunday 14 December 2025).

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