Two men injured in Woy Woy stabbing

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A man has been charged after a stabbing in Woy Woy on Sunday, September 12 left one man in hospital, and another injured.

Emergency services were called to a unit at Railway St at about 1:40pm following reports of a domestic violence-related stabbing.

Upon arrival, officers from Brisbane Water Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics found the two men, who were known to each other.

A 24-year-old man was treated for a stab wound to his stomach and injuries to his hands.

He was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital and was expected to undergo surgery.

A 74-year-old man was treated for an injury to his head before being taken to Gosford Police Station.

He was charged with reckless wounding (domestic violence) and granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, September 14.

As inquiries continued, police appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Source:
Media release, Sept 13
NSW Police