Man suffers partially severed ear during attack - Belmore

Officers from Campsie Police Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding a stabbing in Belmore overnight.

Shortly before 11pm (Monday 1 July 2019), emergency services were called to a home on Paxton Avenue, Belmore following reports a man had been stabbed.

On arrival officers located a man on the street suffering a serious laceration to his ear.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Canterbury Hospital for surgery.

A crime scene was established as police received information that a man, only described as Asian in appearance, was seen running from the area.

A woman was also taken to hospital suffering shock.

As inquiries continue police believe this was a domestic related incident.

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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