Pair stabbed in face, chest and back in Sydney knife-attack
TWO men have been stabbed in the face, chest and back in a horror knife-attack in Sydney’s south-west.
Police said emergency crews were called to reports of a stabbing on the Hume Highway at Bass Hill around 3.35pm AEDT on Saturday.
When they arrived, they found a 28-year-old with a stab wound to his back and a 26-year-old man who had been stabbed in the chest and face.
Both victims were rushed to Liverpool Hospital for treatment. Police said they were transported in a stable condition.
Their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
It is not known what triggered the attack.
A crime scene has been established and is this afternoon being examined by forensic police.
Detectives say they are searching for a man with “multiple tattoos” who was reportedly seen in the area around the time of the double stabbing.
He is described as being of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance and aged in his 20s. Police say he was wearing a black singlet.
Anyone with any information is urged to come forward and contact police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
