Police arrest two over Randwick stabbing

Two people have been arrested after a man lost part of his ear during a fight at a Randwick unit overnight.

Emergency services were called to the unit on Young Street about 8.40pm (Saturday 29 August 2020), after reports of an altercation.

Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended and found a 30-year-old man suffering stab wounds to his head and body, with his ear partially severed.

He was treated by paramedics and taken to St Vincent's Hospital where he has undergone surgery. He remains in a serious but stable condition.

A second man, aged 23, was found nearby in Botany Street with an arm injury. He was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.

Police have been told the two men – who are known to each other - were involved in a physical altercation following an argument before four men attended the unit and stabbed the older man.

A crime scene was established with detectives commencing an investigation.

Following inquiries, a 26-year-old woman was arrested at the unit. She has been taken to Maroubra Police Station, along with the younger man after being discharged from hospital.

As inquiries continue to identify further people involved, anyone with information is urged to contact detectives at Maroubra Police Station 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.

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