Man assaulted with hammer during brawl in Sydney

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck in the head with a hammer during a brawl in the city over night.

About 12.40am (Tuesday 30 April 2019), police from Sydney City Police Area Command were called to Dixon Street, Sydney, following reports of a brawl between approximately 20 people.

On arrival officers located a group of men and women, one man appeared to be suffering a head wound.

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to St Vincent's Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A number of witnesses have spoken to detectives at the scene as inquiries continue.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation should contact officers at Sydney City Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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