Detectives have arrested two people as investigations continue into the alleged stabbing and attempted murder of two men in Surry Hills.
Shortly after 3am on Saturday 29 July 2023, emergency services were called to Oxford Street, following reports of a stabbing outside a nightclub.
Police will allege in court that a 25-year-old man was approached by a group of men – armed with knives – and stabbed multiple times. A 34-year-old man was also allegedly stabbed, when he went to the aid of the younger man.
The younger man was driven to St Vincent’s Hospital by friends, where he was treated for his injuries.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the older man, and he was conveyed to hospital for injuries sustained to his arm and hand.
Both have since been released from hospital.
Officers from Surry Hills Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation under Strike Force Jacob.
Following extensive inquiries, strike force investigators, with the assistance of Queensland Police, arrested a 21-year-old man in Redbank Plains, Queensland, yesterday (Thursday 21 September 2023).
He was taken to Ipswich Magistrate’s Court on a NSW arrest warrant, where NSW Police detectives applied for and were granted his extradition to NSW. The man is being escorted to Sydney via a flight today (Friday 22 September 2023).
Following further inquiries, investigators arrested an 18-year-old man at a home in Lalor Park about 6.35am today.
He was taken to Riverstone Police Station, where he is currently assisting with inquiries.
Inquiries under Strike Force Jacob are ongoing.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Jacob investigators 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.
