NSW Police

A man in his late 30s has died from a stab wound to the chest following an argument at a home in Sydney’s inner-west on Sunday. Emergency services were called to a property on Spring Street in Concord around 12:10pm after receiving reports of a concern for welfare.

Upon arrival, police found the man with a stab wound and immediately began CPR, but he died at the scene. He has not yet been formally identified and, according to police, did not live at the property.

A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is expected to be charged later this evening. A 47-year-old man, who is in a relationship with the 41-year-old, is assisting police with the investigation but is not currently in custody.

Superintendent Christine McDonald described the incident as “tragic” and the level of violence as “completely unnecessary.” She stated that the three men involved were friends and had known each other for approximately eight years.

Police are currently investigating the cause of the argument and have seized a kitchen knife from the property which they allege was the weapon used in the stabbing. While the investigation is underway, the incident is not currently being treated as domestic violence related.

Superintendent McDonald noted that none of the men involved were “adversely known” to police, although the 41-year-old man had previously reported a matter as a victim and had minor traffic matters on his record. The victim also had a prior history of reporting matters to police.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time did emergency services arrive at the property?

Emergency services were called to the Spring Street address in Concord around 12:10pm on Sunday.

Were any of the men known to police?

According to Superintendent McDonald, none of the men were “adversely known” to police, though both the victim and the 41-year-old man had previously reported matters to police.

What is the current status of the investigation?

Police are investigating the cause of the argument and have seized a kitchen knife from the property. A 41-year-old man has been arrested, and a 47-year-old man is assisting police with their inquiries.

As the investigation continues, what impact will this tragedy have on the Concord community and those who knew the individuals involved?

A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being attacked by a large shark at Shark Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Sunday afternoon.

Shark Attack at Sydney Beach

Emergency services responded to reports of the attack near Hermitage Foreshore Walk at Vaucluse around 4:20pm. Police initially believed the boy was 12 years old, but later confirmed his age as 13.

The NSW Ambulance service reported the boy sustained critical injuries to both legs and is currently being treated at Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick.

According to a police statement, the injuries are “consistent with what is believed to have been a large shark.” Officers from Marine Area Command and Eastern Suburbs Police rescued the boy “within minutes” of receiving the emergency call.

Police administered two medical tourniquets and provided initial first aid on board the police vessel Water Police 41 before transporting him to Rose Bay wharf, where paramedics continued treatment.

Shark Beach has been closed to swimmers, and authorities are advising people to avoid swimming in the area.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries is expected to be involved in identifying the species of shark responsible for the attack.

This incident follows two other shark attacks reported in New South Wales in recent months. In September of last year, Mercury Psillakis was fatally mauled by a great white shark at Long Reef Beach. Two Swiss nationals were also attacked by a shark at Kylies Beach in November, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly did emergency services respond?

Police stated that they rescued the boy “within minutes” of the triple-0 call being made.

Where is the boy receiving medical treatment?

The boy is being treated at Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick.

What is being done to identify the shark?

It is expected that the NSW Department of Primary Industries will be called in to try to identify what sort of shark was involved in the attack.

As the investigation unfolds, what measures do you think could be taken to improve safety at Sydney beaches?