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Teenagers arrested after man stabbed in Pyrmont attack

Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the face during an assault by up to ten youths at Pyrmont overnight.

Two arrested in Pyrmont stabbing

Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was stabbed in the face during an assault by up to ten youths at Pyrmont overnight.

Just before 10.50pm, police were called to the intersection of Pyrmont Bridge Road and Wattle Streets, after reports of an assault.

Officers from Sydney City Police Area Command attended and found a 36-year-old man suffering a stab wound to his face.

The man was stabbed in the face during an assault by up to ten males at Pyrmont. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
The man was stabbed in the face during an assault by up to ten males at Pyrmont. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
Police arrest an 18-year-old near the scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
Police arrest an 18-year-old near the scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

He was treated by paramedics and taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he will undergo surgery.

Police have been told the man had been injured while being assaulted by a group of up to 10 males.

An 18-year-old man was arrested at a unit on Wattle Street just after 2am. He has been taken to Day Street Police Station.

An officers searches items left at the scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
An officers searches items left at the scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
Police forensic investigator examines the crime scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie
Police forensic investigator examines the crime scene. Picture: Gordon McComiskie

A 15-year-old boy has also been arrested at an Eastwood home. He has been taken to Ryde Police Station.

Police say inquiries are continuing.

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