- Man who took himself to hospital in a taxi died after suffering fatal stab wounds
- The 22-year-old was dropped off by a taxi shortly before 5pm Wednesday
- A 56-year-old man has since been charged with murder following his death
A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old male who took himself to hospital in a taxi with stab wounds Wednesday night.
Rey Quintanta was arrested from an apartment in Mueller Place, Tregear, in Sydney’s West, and transported to Nepean Hospital before being charged at Mount Druitt Police Station.
The 22-year-old died out the front of Mount Druitt hospital shortly before 5pm after suffering fatal stab wounds to his stomach and chest.
Police alleged the two men were known to each other and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward.
The 22-year-old was left to die out the front of Mount Druitt hospital after being dropped off by a taxi shortly before 5pm Wednesday
Police established a crime scene at his unit, and also at a complex on nearby Balleny Place as it was believed the injured man walked there before getting in a taxi
The 56-year-old was refused bail to appear at Mount Druitt Local Court Thursday morning.
Police established a crime scene at his unit, and also at a complex on nearby Balleny Place as it was believed the injured man walked there before getting in a taxi.
Following his release from hospital, the older man was taken to Mount Druitt Police Station where he was charged with murder.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The 56-year-old was refused bail to appear at Mount Druitt Local Court Thursday morning
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