Police have commenced an investigation after a teenager was allegedly assaulted in Sydney's Inner West.
Just after 12.30am today (Saturday 25 July 2026), emergency services were called to King Street, Newtown, following reports a teenager had been assaulted by a group of people before they left the scene.
A 17-year-old male was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before he was taken to hospital in a stable condition for treatment of multiple stab wounds to his head and back.
Officers attached to Inner West Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
An 18-year-old man is assisting police with inquiries.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Inner West police 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
