Man stabbed multiple times by woman in violent domestic

A woman is in custody after a man was stabbed in Sydney’s west.

About 10pm yesterday (Thursday 13 August 2015) police were called to a home on Landy Avenue, Penrith, after reports of a stabbing.

Police attended and found a 50-year-old man with multiple stab wounds to his back. He has been taken to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition.

A 49-year-old woman was arrested at the address and has been taken to Penrith Police Station where she is assisting with inquiries.

The incident is believed to be domestic related.

A crime scene has been established at the address in Landy Avenue and detectives from Penrith Local Area Command are conducting inquiries.