A man has been charged after a teenager was found with critical injuries in Kellyville last night.
Just before 10.30pm (Monday 4 January 2021), emergency services were called to Perseus Circuit where they found a 17-year-old boy with serious head injuries.
Officers from The Hills Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the teen's injuries.
Following inquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested at Windsor Police Station about 10.30am today (Tuesday 5 January 2021).
He was charged with assault with intent to rob armed offensive weapon wound/weapon and refused bail to appear before Penrith Local Court tomorrow (Wednesday 6 January 2021).
Police will allege in court that the older man was in a vehicle with three other males, aged 18, 19 and 20, who drove to the location together to meet with the younger male.
Police will further allege the charged man stole a quantity of e-cigarettes from the younger man while armed with a knife.
Inquiries are continuing and further charges have not been ruled out.
The 17-year-old boy remains in a critical condition at Westmead Hospital.
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.
