Police hunt for attacker after man stabbed in back at Sydney light rail stop at Haymarket

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
A man was stabbed in the back.
A man was stabbed in the back. Credit: AAP

Police are trying to piece together the motive for an apparent random stabbing at a light rail tram stop in Sydney.

A manhunt has begun and police are appealing for public assistance after a man was stabbed at Haymarket on Sunday before emergency services called to Darling Road around 4.20pm following reports of the attack.

Officers attached to Sydney city police area command have been told a 22-year-old man was walking near the light rail stop at Chinatown when he was stabbed in the back by another man who ran away towards Darling Drive.

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NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before he was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A crime scene was established and police commenced an investigation.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist investigators.

The man is described as being aged about 40 or 50, of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern or Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, of medium build, balding with dark hair and a short beard.

He was wearing a dark top, blue or black pants with white writing on the front and white joggers.

As investigations continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Day Street Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: at 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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