A man has been arrested following an alleged assault in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
About 3.30pm today (Wednesday 23 September 2026), emergency services were called to Court Road, Double Bay, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended and located a 31-year-old man, who was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head injuries.
The man was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Police were told the man was allegedly assaulted by two men, one of which was believed to be armed with a shovel.
The two men allegedly left the scene prior to police arrival.
About 5pm, police arrested a 26-year-old man in Burwood Road, Croydon Park. He has been taken to Burwood Police Station where inquiries are ongoing.
As inquiries continue, anyone with mobile phone, dashcam and/or CCTV vision in relation is urged to contact 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
