A teenager has been arrested after a second teenager was stabbed in Bateau Bay this afternoon.
About 4.20pm (Thursday 30 September 2021), emergency services were called to an oval opposite a leagues club on the Central Coast Highway following reports a teenager had been stabbed.
A 15-year-old teenage boy was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a stab wound, before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and arrested a second 15-year-old boy at the scene. He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he is assisting police with inquiries.
A crime scene has been established as inquiries continue.
Anyone who witnessed the incident – or has mobile phone or dashcam footage from the area – is urged to contact Wyong 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.
