A teenage girl has been stabbed during a brawl outside a school in western Sydney on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services descended on Lancaster Street in Blacktown about 2.30pm after receiving reports a 17-year-old girl had suffered stab wounds.
The teenager was raced to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition to be treated for “multiple” stab wounds.
New South Wales Police said in a statement that officers were told about half a dozen people were involved in the incident.
“After being stabbed the girl entered the school grounds to seek assistance,” the force said in the statement.
“The girl is not believed to be affiliated with the school.”
Detectives have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information that could help police with their investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Reports can be made anonymously.
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