A man is in custody after a stabbing at Blair Athol last night.
About 10.15pm Friday 6 August emergency services were called to a reserve on Leslie Avenue after reports a man had been stabbed.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene and located the victim, a 29-year-old Parafield Gardens man in his car on nearby Alice Avenue with a number of stab wounds to his abdomen.
Patrols located and arrested the suspect, a 26-year-old Blair Athol man, at the reserve and placed him under arrest.
The victim was taken to the RAH in a serious but stable condition. The suspect was also taken to the RAH for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Both men are believed to be known to each other.
The suspect is expected to be charged with aggravated assault cause harm and refused bail.
Anyone with further information that may assist is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.
