Orange: Man arrested following alleged stabbing incident

A man has been rushed to a regional hospital with stab wounds to his chest following a physical altercation with another two men. Here’s the latest.

Dalton St, Orange. Photo: Google Maps.

A man has been charged following an investigation into a stabbing in the state’s central west.

Emergency services were called to Dalton St, Orange, following reports of an assault around 2.30pm on Saturday.

Central West Police District officers located a 33-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his chest.

Police were told that the man had a physical altercation with two other men before he was allegedly stabbed.

It’s believed all three men are known to each other.

The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Orange Hospital in a stable condition.

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A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident commenced.

Following inquiries, police attended a home on Matthews Ave, Orange, and arrested a 35-year-old man around 2.15am on Tuesday.

He was taken to Orange Police Station and charged with robbery armed with an offensive weapon causing wounding or grievous bodily harm and a breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear at Orange Local Court on Tuesday.

As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with information about this incident or has dashcam or CCTV from Dalton and McLachlan St to contact Orange Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.