Australia: Stabbing incident in Marrickville, Sydney, on late May 23

Increased security is likely to be implemented as authorities investigate a stabbing incident that occurred on Sydenham Road in Marrickville in Inner West Sydney, late May 23. Initial reports indicate that an ambulance was called at 18:00 due to a report of a stabbing, with two people severely injured. Officials have not reported the motivation for this incident, nor has the suspect been apprehended.

Officials will likely maintain increased security around the Sydenham Road area until further investigations have been completed. Associated transport disruptions are likely.