Man charged after alleged brawl stabbing - Tumut

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 05:25:51 PM

About 10pm on Wednesday 12 March 2025, police were called to Banksia Crescent, Tumut, following reports of a brawl.

Officers attached to Riverina Police District attended and were told a 20-year-old man had been struck on the arm with a bladed weapon by another man.

The man and the group had left the scene prior to police arrival.

The 20-year-old man was taken to hospital in a private vehicle, where he was subsequently transferred to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in a stable condition.

A crime scene was established which was examined by a specialist command and investigations commenced.

Following inquiries, about 1.40am yesterday (Monday 17 March 2025), a 22-year-old man was stopped and spoken to by Police in Tumut. He was subjected to a person search where police allegedly seized a knife and a tomahawk.

He was arrested and taken to Tumut Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding, armed with intent commit indictable offence, commit s114 offence, having previous conviction, use knife in public place-cause person to fear for safety, and affray.

He was refused bail to appear before Cootamundra Local Court yesterday where he was formally refused to appear at Tumut Local Court on Wednesday 16 May 2025.

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