NSW: Three stabbed in Parramatta brawl: police

AAP General News (Australia)
08-05-2009
NSW: Three stabbed in Parramatta brawl: police

SYDNEY, Aug 5 AAP - Three men have been stabbed after being confronted by 15 men in
Sydney's west.

The trio, aged 19, 18 and 16, were approached by the group on Argyle Street, Parramatta,
at about 2.20pm on Tuesday.

A brawl ensued and the three men sustained stab wounds to their torsos, police say.

They have all been released from hospital.

Earlier on Tuesday police responded to reports of a brawl at a fast food restaurant
on Darcy St, Parramatta, but did not find anyone at the scene.

On a patrol of the area, police say they found a bag containing knives and a machete.

A 16-year-old boy was found a short time later allegedly carrying a bag with similar contents.

He was arrested and taken to Parramatta Police Station and will be formally cautioned
at a later date.

Police are urging anyone with information about either incident, including mobile phone
footage, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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KEYWORD: BRAWL

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