Man allegedly stabbed in buttocks during group assault: police
A man has been hospitalised after allegedly being stabbed in the buttocks by a group of men in Sydney’s west overnight.
A man has been hospitalised after allegedly being stabbed in the buttocks by a group of men in Sydney’s west overnight.
Police were called about 7.15pm on Thursday after reports of an assault in a shopping centre carpark on McFarlene Street in Merrylands.
It is alleged a man, 19, was involved in a fight with a group of five other men.
The men – who police allege were armed with a baton and knife – reportedly stabbed him in the buttocks before fleeing the scene in a white BMW.
The 19-year-old man was taken to Westmead Hospital but his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police are looking to speak to five men seen in the area who may be able to assist with their investigation.
A NSW Police spokesman said they are described as being of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance with black hair.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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