Sydney School Stabbing
Teenager stabbed multiple times during violent brawl outside western Sydney school
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NSW Police said the brawl involved “around half a dozen” people, with emergency services responding to reports on Lancaster Street about 2:30pm.
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The NewsWire report included detail that Blacktown West Public School “accommodates for grades from kindergarten to year six,” and said the school’s spokeswoman told NewsWire staff they had been told “not to comment.”
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The Nightly reported police urged tips via Crime Stoppers, directing the public to call “1800 333 000” and noting reports can be made anonymously.
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NSW Police spokesperson statements emphasised that the girl’s lack of affiliation with the school was confirmed, and that she entered the grounds specifically to seek help while at least six alleged offenders fled before officers arrived.
A 17-year-old girl was stabbed multiple times during a brawl outside Blacktown West Public School in western Sydney on Friday afternoon, prompting police and paramedics to rush to the scene around 2:30 p.m. 7News reported that the girl, who does not attend the school, ran onto the grounds seeking help after being wounded. She was rushed to Westmead Hospital in stable condition, while investigators say at least six people were involved in the fight.
Police are actively searching for suspects and a vehicle believed connected to the incident. The Nightly reported that two teenage girls—aged 15 and 17—have been arrested and charged in connection with the stabbing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, where reports can be made anonymously.
Multiple Stab Wounds During Crowded Fight
The stabbing occurred on Lancaster Street when a fight broke out involving around half a dozen people, according to 7News. The 17-year-old victim was not a student at Blacktown West Public School. After being stabbed, she ran onto school grounds to find help. Paramedics treated her for multiple stab wounds before taking her to Westmead Hospital.
Police established a crime scene at the location. All alleged offenders fled the area before officers arrived. News24 confirmed that the incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon in the Blacktown area of Sydney's west.
Two Teens Arrested and Charged
Police arrested two teenage girls in the days following the incident. News24 reported that a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old have both been charged in connection with the stabbing. The New Daily confirmed these charges were laid after the brawl outside the western Sydney school.
Police Search for Vehicle and Additional Information
Investigators are looking for a dark-colored car believed to be linked to the incident. The vehicle was last seen driving north along Lancaster Street after the brawl. Police say identifying this vehicle could be crucial to their investigation.
Police urge anyone with information, dashcam footage, or phone video of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The Nightly noted that reports can be made anonymously. The school, which serves kindergarten through year six students, was placed under heightened security following the incident.
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