Three arrested following Concord car fire and stabbing at South Wentworthville

Three people have been arrested following vehicle fire and stabbing in Sydney’s west overnight.

About 10.40pm (Sunday 5 November 2023), emergency services were called to a home on Mackenzie Street, Concord West, following reports of a vehicle fire.

Fire & Rescue NSW attended and located a Nissan X-trail alight in the driveway of the home. The blaze was extinguished; however, the Nissan was partially destroyed.

Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command established a crime scene.

Just after midnight (Monday 6 November 2023), police attended Rawson Street, South Wentworthville, after reports a man had been injured during a fight.

Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command found two vehicles had collided and a 43-year-old man armed with a knife.

An 18-year-old man was found suffering lacerations to his hands and face, while a 17-year-old boy was uninjured.

Police established, two people attended a home on Northcote Road, Lalor Park and allegedly attempted to set it alight. The homeowner saw a Toyota Prado drive off and gave chase, following the vehicle to Rawson Road where he has been involved in an altercation with the two occupants.

The 18-year-old man was treated and taken to Westmead Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

The 43-year-old man suffered superficial lacerations to his shoulder and leg after reportedly being struck with a machete. He was arrested along with the 17-year-old boy, and both were taken to Granville Police Station.

A crime scene was established, and detectives have commenced an investigation into the incidents, which are believed to be linked.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about these incidents 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.

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