Man, 21, stabbed in targeted group attack in Yagoona park before fleeing across railway line

Police have launched an investigation after a man was found with multiple stab wounds in Yagoona on Sunday night, following what officers believe was a targeted attack by a group of up to 10 males.

Police have commenced an investigation following an alleged stabbing in Yagoona in Sydney’s south west. Picture: File image/supplied

A 21-year-old man is in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in a targeted group attack in Sydney’s south west on Sunday night.

Emergency services were called to Auburn St in Yagoona shortly before 8.10pm following reports a man had been found with stab wounds.

Officers arrived to find the man suffering from three stab wounds to his right thigh.

Police were told he had been assaulted by a group of about ten males in a park on Nobbs Road, Yagoona, before he crossed the rail corridor to Auburn Street. Picture: Google Maps

Police rendered first aid before paramedics arrived and took the man to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.

Initial inquiries suggest the man had been assaulted by a group of about 10 males in a park on Nobbs Rd in Yagoona, before fleeing across the nearby rail corridor to Auburn St where he was found.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident, which is believed to be a targeted attack.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Bankstown police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Originally published as Man, 21, stabbed in targeted group attack in Yagoona park before fleeing across railway line