A critical incident unfolded in Sydney’s inner west overnight, resulting in the hospitalisation of a man and the subsequent arrest of a teenager. Emergency services responded around 10:45 PM to reports of an assault at a park located on Chapman Road in Annandale. When police arrived, they discovered six men with various injuries, believed to have been assaulted by four other assailants during a confrontation.
Among the injured, a 21-year-old man sustained stab wounds and was transported to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Four additional victims also required medical treatment. In response to the attack, law enforcement established a crime scene and initiated a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault.
As the inquiry progressed, authorities apprehended a 15-year-old boy in Annandale at approximately 12:15 AM. The investigation is ongoing, and police are pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the violent incident.
The community remains shaken by the shocking events, highlighting the serious nature of the confrontation that escalated into a stabbing episode in a public space.