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Co-Worker Charged After Scissors Stabbing at Sydney InterContinental Hotel

Detectives are probing a possible workplace dispute after charging a co-worker with intent to murder.

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Overview

  • The alleged stabbing occurred shortly before 2:30 am on July 26 in a back-office area behind reception at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney’s CBD.
  • The 30-year-old victim suffered multiple stab wounds and is in stable condition awaiting surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital.
  • A 27-year-old colleague was lightly wounded while intervening and did not require further medical treatment.
  • The 31-year-old accused faces charges of wounding with intent to murder and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was denied bail by Parramatta Local Court.
  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing staff as they investigate whether a workplace dispute prompted the attack.