Police have raided home in St Andrews as they hunt for a wanted detainee

NSW Police have raided a home in a Sydney suburb after a tip off a wanted immigration detainee who is on the run after assaulting two officers.

Police have raided a home in Sydney’s southwest in an attempt to locate a wanted immigration detainee who stabbed an Australian Border Force contractor in the neck;

A police operation began about 2.30pm on Friday following information that 28-year-old Tongan national Paea Teu was at a home on Duncansby Crescent, St Andrews.

Police raided a Sydney home in the search for wanted detainee Paea Teu who stabbed an Australian Border Force agent on Thursday morning. Picture: Facebook

The address was surrounded by police and the dog squad before it was raided, however Teu could not be located.

He is wanted for the alleged stabbing as well as the assault of another Border Force officer inside a van on Thursday morning while they were taking him from a detention centre to the airport to be deported for overstaying his visa.

A manhunt ins under way after two men were stabbed in western Sydney. Picture: 9News

A police operation commenced about 2.30pm on Friday following information that the 28-year-old Tongan national was at a home on Duncansby Crescent, St Andrews. Picture Thomas Lisson

Teu is described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, with a tanned complexion, a large build, about 180cm tall with black hair, dark eyes and is unshaven.

Police are appealing for assistance from the public to locate the man, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant in relation to assault offences.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged not to approach, but to call Triple-Zero (000) immediately, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police have raided home in St Andrews as they hunt for a wanted detainee