Dramatic police pursuit turns violent as officer is stabbed in Western Sydney
A police officer is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed during the arrest of a man in Sydney’s west this morning.
The incident happened shortly before 1am on Hill End Road in Doonside, when police responded to reports of a street fight involving five men.
Upon arrival, police saw a Toyota hatchback fleeing the scene.
Several officers gave chase, while a police helicopter came to their aid.
A short time later, the chase ended on Power Street, with the Toyota hitting a utility pole and three men allegedly running away.
During the arrest, police allege a 20-year-old man stabbed a male officer in the chest.
The officer was treated at Westmead Hospital where he is in a stable condition.
The three men – aged 21, 20 and 18 – were taken to Blacktown police station.
A police officer is recovering in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed during the arrest of a man in Sydney’s west this morning
A crime scene has been cordoned off and an investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
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