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Two Teenage Girls Charged After 17-Year-Old Stabbed Outside Blacktown West Public School

Police say the brawl involved multiple people as the investigation moves to identify suspects

Overview

  • A 17-year-old woman was stabbed during a group brawl near Blacktown West Public School and walked into the school grounds seeking help before paramedics arrived.
  • Paramedics treated the victim for multiple stab wounds and she was taken to Westmead Hospital with reports describing her condition as either serious or stable.
  • Officers arrested two teenage girls, aged 15 and 17, and charged both with affray while the older teen also faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
  • Police searched a car they believe was used in the incident, seized a knife, and are asking the public for dashcam, CCTV or phone footage and any witnesses to help identify other participants.
  • The primary school declined detailed comment, the investigation remains active, and the charged teens will appear in children’s court as inquiries continue into who else was involved.