Police officer stabbed; two arrested - Sadleir

A police officer has been taken to hospital after being stabbed at Sadleir.

Just before 7am (Tuesday 11 June 2019), officers from Liverpool City Police Area Command attended a home on Heckenberg Avenue in relation to a warrant.

A man allegedly confronted the officers before stabbing the male constable in the hand and slashing him in the neck.

The 24-year-old officer has been taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Two men were arrested at the scene and taken to Liverpool Police Station.

Inquiries are continuing.

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.

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