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Man arrested after alleged double stabbing

Man arrested after alleged double stabbing

Perth Now17 hours ago

A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing two women and threatening another man with a knife in NSW's north.
Police were called to John St in Uralla in the Northern Tablelands about 9.40am Sunday after reports a woman had been stabbed in the face by a man with a knife, before fleeing in a Holden sedan.
The 33-year-old woman was treated for facial injuries by paramedics before she was transported to Armidale Hospital in a stable condition.
A short time later, police were called to a house on Rowan Ave in Uralla after reports a man had threatened another man with a knife. A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing two women and threatening a man in NSW's north. Google Maps Credit: Supplied
Police were told the armed man threatened a 23-year-old man with a knife before leaving in the Holden sedan after he was unable to enter the home.
About 11am, police were called to a home in Noalimba Ave in Kentucky after reports a woman had been stabbed.
Upon arrival, police found a 22-year-old woman with lacerations to her hand and mouth after she was allegedly assaulted by the same man outside the house.
She was treated by paramedics and transported to Armidale Hospital for further treatment.
With the assistance of Polair, police launched a desperate search to find the man.
Shortly after 12.30pm, police found the man hiding in a children's cubby house on East St in Uralla.
'During the arrest police also located and seized a knife from the cubby house and a Holden sedan parked nearby,' a police statement read.
The man was taken to Armidale Police Station.
No charges have been laid.
Multiple crime scenes have been established as police launch an investigation into the incidents.
Anyone with information or witnessed the incidents are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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