South Perth stabbing: One man injured, one arrested, another still on the run as WA Police investigate attack

One man has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a violent attack in South Perth which left a man with multiple injuries.

Cannington detectives arrested a man nearby the Como Bowling Club after a man was found with “serious injuries” — believed to be the result of a knife attack.

Police and paramedics swooped on Canning Highway, near Hensman Street, about 2.40pm following reports of the bloody altercation which was believed to have involved three men.

A St John WA spokeswoman said a man in his 30s was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital, where he arrived about 3.40pm.

The Nightly understands the man suffered multiple lacerations with an edged weapon, believed to be a knife.

One of the two men who allegedly fled the scene has since been arrested by police.

It is understood the man was found inside the bathroom of the bowls club, less than one kilometre down the road.

Forensics and detectives are at the scene — with police seen entering a home off Canning Highway, nearby Hensman Street.

Blood was spattered on a wall outside the home while other items including clothing and a hammer were strewn across the footpath.

Forensics photographed an item, appearing to be a sharp tool, in bushes opposite the highway from where the bloodied clothes and hammer were.

One resident told The Nightly he didn’t hear anything despite gardening in his front yard less than 100 metres from the incident.

One man remains at large after the incident, with police warning they may be armed.

“A number of resources are currently at the scene and members of the public are asked to avoid the area,” police say.

Canning Highway between Douglas Avenue and South Terrace has been closed as police respond to the incident.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact police immediately on 131 444.