A teenager was hospitalized in critical condition following a stabbing incident outside a 15th birthday party in Shalvey, Sydney's west, on Tuesday night. Authorities are currently searching for two individuals in connection with the event, and multiple knives have been confiscated.
Incident Details
Emergency services received reports of a brawl at a residence on Sedgman Crescent, Shalvey, at approximately 10:40 PM on Tuesday. The initial call to Triple Zero included reports of gunshots. However, Detective Superintendent Darrin Batchelor stated on Wednesday that no evidence of a shooting had been found. He indicated that the report of gunshots was believed to be an attempt to ensure an urgent police response.
Police Response
Approximately 40 individuals were present at the party when police arrived. Riot police were deployed to the scene to disperse the crowd. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.