A teenager has been charged following an alleged robbery at a convenience store in Sydney's south west.
About 2.20am today (Thursday 20 November 2025), emergency services were called to a convenience store on Burwood Road, Burwood, following reports of a stabbing.
On arrival, officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command were told several teenage boys entered the shop and allegedly attempted to steal items.
When a staff member – a 28-year-old man – intervened, he was allegedly stabbed by one of the boys.
The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Police established a crime scene and commenced and investigation into the incident.
About 8am today (Thursday 20 November 2025), officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command were conducting patrols when they arrested a 17-year-old boy at Blacktown Railway Station.
He was taken to Blacktown Police Station and charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, robbery with offensive weapon cause wounding, and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Childrens court tomorrow (Friday 21 November 2025).
Inquiries into the incident continue.
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.
