NSW Police Force

07/21/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/20/2024 13:39

Man dies following stabbing - Guildford

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Man dies following stabbing - Guildford

Sunday, 21 July 2024 05:24:02 AM

Detectives have commenced an investigation after a man died in a western Sydney hospital yesterday (Saturday 20 July 2024).

About 1.45pm yesterday (Saturday 20 July 2024), emergency services were called to Bangor Street, Guildford following reports of an assault.

About 2.15pm, officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command were called to Westmead Hospital, after reports a man had presented with stab wounds in the abdomen.

Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.

The man - believed to be aged 37 - underwent surgery, however died at 5:36pm; he is yet to be formally identified.

Police have been told the man was assaulted in Guildford by three men, before he was driven to Westmead Hospital by an associate.

As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who may have information, dashcam footage from the area, or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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