A man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing in Sydney’s eastern suburbs overnight.
Just after 10pm (Friday 10 October 2024), emergency services were called to Boundary Street, Paddington, after reports a man had been stabbed.
On arrival, officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command were told an altercation occurred before the passenger of a taxi was allegedly stabbed by the driver.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 22-year-old man for a stab wound to his face.
He was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A short time later, a 71-year-old man was arrested nearby and taken to Waverley Police Station, where he is assisting police with inquiries.
A crime scene has been established and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Anyone with information, CCTV and or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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