Teenager and man in 20s killed in separate stabbing incidents across NSW

A 16-year-old boy and a man in his 20s have both died overnight following two separate stabbing incidents across one state.

A 16-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man have both died overnight following separate stabbing incidents in NSW.

At about 9pm on Friday, emergency services were called to a home in Narromine, about 40km west of Dubbo, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers arrived at the Nymagee St home to find a 16-year-old boy with stab injuries to his neck.

The boy was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to Dubbo Airport where he died.

Police established a crime scene and detectives launched an investigation, with police later arresting a 26-year-old man at a home nearby.

Police are investigating the incidents. Picture : NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

The man was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Sydney’s north west, at about 8.25pm on Friday, emergency services were called to Narcissus Ave, Quakers Hill, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers arrived to find a 28-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest.

The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a critical condition.

He died en route to hospital.

Police have established a crime scene and detectives are investigating.

Anyone with CCTV footage, dashcam vision or information about either incident is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Originally published as Teenager and man in 20s killed in separate stabbing incidents across NSW