Man charged with attempted murder after Sydney hostel stabbing
A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a 29-year-old multiple times at a George Street hostel.
A man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing another man multiple times at a Sydney CBD hostel overnight. Emergency services were called to the George Street hostel in Haymarket at about 11:20pm Friday.
Police say a 29-year-old was stabbed multiple times in the shoulder, arms and legs. The attacker was a man known to him.
The attacker then fled the scene. The victim was treated by paramedics and taken to St Vincent's Hospital in serious but stable condition.
A 39-year-old man was arrested at Glebe Police Station at about 12:40am Saturday. He was charged with attempted murder and being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He was refused bail and will appear in court Saturday.
- George Street, Haymarket, Sydney CBD
- Location
- 29 years old
- Victim age
- 39 years old
- Suspect age
- 12:40am Saturday
- Arrest time
Why it mattersThe rapid arrest and serious charges signal police are treating this as a significant violent crime that will move through the court system quickly.
AustraliaSydney residents in the CBD and surrounding areas are reminded of the risks of violence in late-night public spaces and hostel accommodation.
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