A teenager has been charged following an alleged stabbing in Sydney's west earlier this week.
About 5.15pm on Monday 1 September 2025, emergency services were called to Merrylands Railway Station following reports of a stabbing.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 16-year-old boy before he was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
Police will allege in court the 16-year-old had interacted with two males – who were not known to him - before they assaulted the boy and left the scene.
The 16-year-old continues to recover in hospital.
About 3pm yesterday (Tuesday 2 September 2025), a 17-year-old boy attended Narellan Police Station, where he was arrested and charged with:
- Wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm
- Armed with intent to commit serious indictable offence
- Use knife in public place – cause person to fear for safety
- Custody of knife in a public place
- Face disguised with intent to commit indictable offence
- Travel on concession ticket when not entitled
- Affray
He was refused bail to appear before a children's court today (Wednesday 3 September 2025).
Inquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information into the incident is urged to contact Cumberland police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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