A woman has been charged following an alleged stabbing in the state's Hunter region last week.
About 1am on Sunday 5 May 2019, two women, aged 25 and 33, were at a licenced premises on Vincent Street, Cessnock, when an argument broke out.
As a result, the 33-year-old woman was evicted.
A short time later, she returned as the 25-year-old woman was leaving the building.
It's alleged the older woman then stabbed her several times in the back and face.
Bystanders flagged down a passing police vehicle, while the injured woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment, she was released the following day.
Following extensive inquiries, a 33-year-old woman attended Cessnock Police Station about 5pm yesterday (Thursday 9 May 2019), where she was arrested.
She's been charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
She was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today (Friday 10 May 2019).
