Police have appealed for public assistance after a man was shot, and another stabbed, in Sydney's west yesterday.
About 3pm (Friday 20 February 2021), police and emergency services were called to Betty Cuthbert Avenue, Ermington, following reports a man had been stabbed.
The 30-year-old man was found with a single stab wound to the abdomen and was taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command immediately commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
About 6.30pm, investigators were informed the man's younger brother, a 28-year-old, had admitted himself to Westmead Hospital with a gunshot wound to his right thigh. The injury is considered non life threatening.
Investigators believe the two incidents are linked.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact Cumberland Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers.
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.
