Officer remains in serious condition after stabbing at Sadleir

A police officer remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed at Sadleir.

Just before 7am (Tuesday 11 June 2019), two officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command's Proactive Crime Team attended a home on Heckenberg Avenue, in an attempt to locate a 58-year-old man with an outstanding warrant.

A confrontation occurred at the address, during which a 24-year-old male constable was allegedly stabbed in the hand and slashed in the neck by a 27-year-old man.

The man was arrested by the other officer in attendance. The 58-year-old man, who had the outstanding warrant, was also arrested at the home.

The injured officer was taken to Liverpool Hospital where is undergoing surgery. He is understood to be in a serious but stable condition.

The two arrested men have been taken to Liverpool Police Station where they are in the process of being charged.

Another older man, who was also inside the home at the time, is speaking with investigators.

A crime scene was established at the home which continues to be examined by forensic police.

Inquiries into the incident continue.

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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