Police lay charges after man stabbed in chest in Werrington

A man will face court today charged over his role in an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s west.

About 5.15pm yesterday (Tuesday 5 November 2019), police will allege a 23-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were arguing outside a unit complex in Werrington.

A 44-year-old man came outside one of the units to assist the woman before the other man allegedly stabbed him in the chest.

He was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Shortly after, police arrested the 24-year-old man at a home in Sunflower Crescent, Claremont Meadows.

He was taken to Penrith Police Station, where he was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The man was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court today (Wednesday 6 November 2019).

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