A youth has died and a second has been injured after they were stabbed at the Royal Easter Show earlier tonight.
Emergency services were called to the carnival ride section about 8pm (Monday 11 April 2022), responding to reports of a fight.
Officers found two youths suffering stab wounds, one critically injured.
Police rendered first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and treated them at the scene, before both were taken to Westmead Hospital.
Police have been told one youth has now died.
The second youth is undergoing treatment in hospital.
A male was arrested nearby a short time later and will be taken to Auburn Police Station.
Show visitors have been moved out of the area with a crime scene established.
Inquiries are underway and will involve detectives from Auburn Police Area Command.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has mobile phone vision is urged to call Auburn Police 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
