University of Sydney reports stabbing: police operation underway
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a man was allegedly stabbed at the University of Sydney, prompting a lockdown across the campus.
The teenager allegedly stabbed the 22-year-old man in the neck and back at the university in Camperdown, in Sydney’s west, at about 8.35am on Tuesday.
He is said to have walked up behind the man and stabbed him from behind, near the university entrance on Parramatta Road.
The man was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a stable condition.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested by officers near the hospital as he boarded a bus on Parramatta Road shortly after the incident.
New South Wales police say the teenager is assisting with their investigation.
“It is believed that neither person knows each other,” police said in a statement.
“There is no ongoing risk to the community.”
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and a man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing sent the University of Sydney into lockdown (police are pictured at the scene)
The teenager allegedly stabbed the 22-year-old man in the neck and back at the university in Camperdown, in Sydney’s west, around 8.35am on Tuesday
Photos from the crime scene show a puffer jacket and a backpack next to what appears to be a bloodstain on the concrete at the university entrance (pictured)
Photos from the crime scene show a down jacket and a backpack next to what appears to be a bloodstain on the concrete at the university entrance.
A crime scene has been established outside the Veterinarian Science building.
Police and ambulances left the university around 10:00 a.m. Forensic investigators arrived later to collect evidence from the crime scene.
University of Sydney lecturers said they received a lockdown notice as several buildings on campus went into lockdown.
“As a precaution, there may be increased security and police presence on campus while the investigation is ongoing,” a university spokesperson said.
‘The safety and well-being of our students, staff and community members is our priority and we continue to cooperate with authorities.
‘Our support services are available to anyone who needs help. You can get free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 with Student Wellbeing by visiting the health and wellbeing webpage. 24-hour support is also available through Lifeline via text, online chat or by calling 13 11 14.’
