Man rushed to John Hunter Hospital after being stabbed at Broadmeadow railway station

A man has been rushed to hospital and another charged with wounding after an alleged stabbing at the busy train station.

A man was allegedly stabbed near Broadmeadow train station on April 14, 2023. Picture: Dan Proudman

One man is in custody and a second man has been rushed to hospital following an alleged stabbing attack near Broadmeadow train station.

Emergency services were called to the station about 10.15am after reports a 28-year-old man had suffered a stab wound to his abdomen, police said in a statement.

“He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital, where he’s reported to be in a stable condition,” the statement said.

“Officers from Police Transport Command responded, deploying OC spray to effect the arrest of a second man, 25, outside the station.

“That man has been taken to Mater Hospital where he remains under police guard.

Police used capsicum spray on a man before he was arrested following an alleged stabbing at Broadmeadow railway station. Picture: Dan Proudman

“A crime scene has been established by officers from Newcastle City Police District and an investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

The 25-year-old man was later discharged from hospital late yesterday and taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, resist police in the execution of their duty and possessing a prohibited drug.

He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today, Saturday, April 15.