A man is in a critical condition in hospital following an alleged stabbing in the state's west.
About 10pm yesterday (Wednesday 1 October 2025), police were called to the intersection of Petra Avenue and Woodward Avenue, South Tamworth, following reports a man had allegedly been stabbed.
Officers attached to Oxley Police District responded and found a 43-year-old man with serious injuries to his upper body.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Tamworth Hospital in a serious condition.
Police established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation.
The man has since been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
Inquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
