A man has been charged after an alleged violent attack that saw a teenager stabbed in the head by a group on a busy street in Sydney’s inner-west.
The incident unfolded shortly after 12.30am on Saturday.
The teenagers injuries are not considered life-threatening. 9News
Emergency crews were called to King Street in Newtown following reports that two teenagers had been attacked by three peoplewho later made off by the time police arrived.
The 17-year-old victim was treated at the scene by paramedics and was later taken to hospital in a stable condition after being stabbed in his head and back.
Two knives have since been found, and an 18-year-old was arrested and charged with affray on Saturday.
He was taken to Newtown Police Station before being granted conditional bail to appear at court on August 18.
Police understand the victim and his friend were walking along the suburb’s busy main strip when they had a confrontation with the group moments before the alleged assault.
Investigation are continuing with the victim’s 18-year-old friend helping police with their inquiries.