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Man allegedly stabbed in hip and ribs after altercation in Sydney’s west

The man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an alleged altercation.

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A man was allegedly stabbed in the hip and ribs following an altercation with three other men in Sydney’s west.

Emergency services were called to David Lane in Blacktown following reports of an assault about 10.25pm on Saturday.

Paramedics treated a 38-year-old man for stab wounds to his hip and ribs.

He was taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious condition.

The stabbing allegedly followed an altercation involving three other men. Picture: Google Maps.
The stabbing allegedly followed an altercation involving three other men. Picture: Google Maps.

Police believe the man was stabbed during an altercation with three men who fled the scene before police arrived.

A 33-year-old man was arrested at Blacktown Police Station about 3pm Sunday following inquiries.

He was charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

The 33-year-old was refused bail and is set to front the Blacktown Local Court on Monday.

Inquiries remain ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.

Clareese PackerCadet Journalist

Clareese is a Cadet Journalist at Newscorp and has worked across several mastheads since July 2023. She graduated with a Bachelor of Media and Communications (Journalism) from La Trobe University, where she was editor of the student magazine and interned at the Herald Sun. Since beginning her cadetship, Clareese has covered a range of topics from crime and finance to entertainment.

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