A man has been charged over the alleged stabbing of a police officer in Sydney's southwest yesterday.
About 5.20pm (Friday 7 November 2025), police were called to a home on Werombi Road, Grasmere, following reports of a concern for welfare.
Officers attached to Camden Police Area Command attended and attempted to arrest a 20-year-old man; however, during the arrest the man allegedly threw a spear at officers before stabbing a 23-year-old police officer in the leg with a sword.
Police tasered the 20-year-old before arresting him and taking the man to Campbelltown Police Station.
The officer – a probationary constable – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police established a crime scene with officers seizing a knife, hatchet and spear for forensic examination.
Following inquiries, the man was charged with 11 offences:
- Attempted murder (two counts)
- Wound person with intent to resist/prevent arrest etc (four counts)
- Wound police officer executing duty reckless as to actual bodily harm
- Use etc offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention etc
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty
- Contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (Domestic)
- Breach of bail
He was bail refused to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Saturday 8 November 2025).
