A teenager has been charged following a stabbing at a western Sydney train station that left a 16-year-old boy critically injured.New South Wales Police said emergency services were called to Merrylands railway station, around 20 km west of central Sydney, at approximately 5:15 pm on Monday after reports of a stabbing.
The victim, a 16-year-old male, was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that he remains in hospital and is continuing to recover.
Preliminary investigations suggest the victim had a brief interaction with two unknown males before being attacked. Police said a 17-year-old male attended a police station on Tuesday afternoon, where he was arrested and charged with seven offences. These include wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, being armed with intent to commit a serious offence, and carrying a knife in a public place.
The teenager was refused bail and is due to face a children’s court on Wednesday. Detectives confirmed inquiries into the incident are continuing.
The Merrylands stabbing comes amid growing concerns over knife-related violence in western Sydney. Just days earlier, police responded to another serious incident at a bus station in Mount Druitt, about 38 km west of the city centre.
Shortly after 10:10 pm on August 27, officers found two 19-year-old men suffering from stab wounds. One man sustained fatal chest injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics’ efforts. The second victim, who suffered stab wounds to his arm, was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established and the homicide squad is assisting with ongoing investigations.
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