Police investigate fatal stabbing of inmate in Parklea

An investigation is underway after an inmate was fatally stabbed at a correctional facility in Sydney’s north west today.

Just before 12.30pm (Wednesday 22 April 2020), emergency services were called to a correctional facility on Sentry Drive, Parklea, after reports of an assault.

A 33-year-old man was found suffering stab wounds and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.

Officers from Quakers Hill Police Area Command established a crime scene and detectives have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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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