A man has faced court today charged with reckless wounding in the state's Orana region.
About 7pm yesterday (Sunday 9 February 2025), two men – aged 21 and 34 – were reportedly arguing outside a unit complex on Albert Street, Trangie, when the 21-year-old allegedly stabbed the 34-year-old in the neck with a fold-out knife, before fleeing the scene.
The 34-year-old reportedly entered one of the Albert Street units to seek assistance, before being taken to Trangie Hospital for treatment.
Shortly after, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District arrived at the hospital and allegedly found the man with a visible laceration to his neck.
Following investigations, about 7.10pm yesterday (Sunday 9 February 2025), police allegedly located the 21-year-old man on Harris Street, Trangie, where he was arrested.
Police established a crime scene outside the unit complex on Albert Street, Trangie, and allegedly located a fold-up knife nearby.
He was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding. He was refused bail and faced Dubbo Local Court today (Monday 10 February 2025), where he was formally refused bail to face Narromine Local Court on Thursday 10 April 2025.
Police believe the two men are known to each other.
Inquiries are ongoing.
