Update after alleged 40-person brawl in Sydney as man fights for life

A man is fighting for life after he was allegedly hit in the head with a baseball bat during a street brawl, with police looking to speak to up to 40 people.

A 28-year-old man has been hospitalised with serious head injuries after he was allegedly hit with a baseball bat during a street brawl.

Emergency services were called to a reserve on Byrnes St in South Granville, in western Sydney, around 5.40pm on Sunday following reports of a brawl.

The brawl allegedly involved between 30 to 40 people armed with knives, machetes and baseball bats.

NSW Police found an injured 28-year-old man when officers arrived at the scene.

A 28-year-old man was allegedly struck in the head at Horlyck Reserve on Byrnes St in South Granville. Picture: Google Maps

Footage from a nearby house shows a man running down the street, followed by a group of at least six men.

One of the man’s pursuers can be seen carrying a baseball bat as he runs.

The man had sustained “serious head injuries” which were treated by paramedics before he was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

NSW Police said the group of alleged brawlers dispersed when officers attended the scene on Sunday evening.

A 29-year-old man was arrested nearby in South Granville and taken to Auburn Police Station.

The man remains in Westmead Hospital in a critical condition. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Bianca De Marchi

He was later charged with affray and custody of a knife in a public place.

He was refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court on Monday.

Police will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Any witnesses or anyone with relevant information is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Update after alleged 40-person brawl in Sydney as man fights for life