A police officer is recovering in hospital after being allegedly stabbed during the arrest of a man in Sydney’s west this morning.
The incident unfolded shortly before 1am on Hill End Road in Doonside, when police responded to reports of a street fight involving five men.
On arrival, police saw a Toyota hatchback fleeing the scene.
Multiple officers set off in hot pursuit with a police helicopter flying to their aid.
A short time later, the pursuit ended on Power Street with the Toyota hitting a power pole and three men allegedly running away.
During the arrest, police allege a 20-year-old man stabbed a male constable in the chest.
The officer was treated at Westmead Hospital, where he is in a stable condition.
The three men – aged 21, 20 and 18 – were taken to Blacktown Police Station.
A police officer is recovering in hospital after being allegedly stabbed during the arrest of a man in Sydney’s west this morning
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident has commenced.
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