13-year-old stabbed twice in alleged brawl at Wollongong McDonald's
A 13-year-old boy was stabbed twice during an alleged brawl in a McDonald's car park in Wollongong on Thursday evening.
Police responded to the car park on Burelli Street at 7.15pm on Thursday and found the boy with stab wounds to his stomach and shoulder. Ambulance paramedics treated him at the scene before taking him to Wollongong Hospital in stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and examined the area with specialist officers. Several items of clothing were found nearby and seized for forensic examination.
Police are investigating the stabbing and have asked anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
- 13 years old
- Victim's age
- Thursday evening, 7.15pm
- Time of incident
- Stomach and shoulder, stabbed twice
- Wound locations
Why it mattersThe stabbing raises concerns about violence in public spaces and the safety of young people in everyday settings.
AustraliaResidents in the Wollongong area should be aware of the incident as police continue their investigation.
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