Teenager allegedly stabbed multiple times in Newtown
A 17-year-old boy was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times in the head and back in Newtown early Saturday morning. Police arrested an 18-year-old at the scene, charging him with affray and releasing him on conditional bail. Two knives were recovered and investigators are seeking further information from the public.
- ▪Emergency services responded to the intersection of King Street and Camden Street in Newtown around 12:30 am after reports of a teenager being assaulted by a group of people.
- ▪The 17-year-old victim was treated for multiple stab wounds to his head and back and is now in stable condition in hospital.
- ▪An 18-year-old known to the victim was arrested, charged with affray, and released on conditional bail, with a court appearance scheduled for August 18.
- ▪Police recovered two knives at the scene and are asking the public for any additional information or dash‑cam footage.
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