Man charged following alleged stabbing - Dubbo

Friday, 15 November 2024 08:34:10 AM

A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged stabbing in Dubbo last week.

About 9.50pm Thursday 7 November 2024), emergency services were called to Whylandra Street, Dubbo, following reports of an alleged assault.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District attended and found three men – aged 54, 49 and 20 – with stab wounds.

Police were told they were allegedly assaulted by a group of people, who left the scene prior to the arrival of police.

The 54-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for stab wounds to his head, before being taken to Dubbo Hospital for further treatment.

The other two men were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for wounds to their hands, before being taken to the same hospital.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following investigations by detectives from Orana Mid-Western Police District, police arrested a 24-year old man at a house in Gumtree Avenue, Dubbo yesterday (Thursday 14 November 2024).

The man was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with affray.

He was refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court today (Friday 15 November 2024).

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Dubbo Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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