NSW: Two youths charged over stabbing in Sydney's south-west
17 Jan 2009 9:38 AM
SYDNEY, Jan 17 AAP - Two teenagers have been charged over the stabbing of a 40-year-old man.
Police allege the man was walking with his 19-year-old niece along Friendship Way, Minto, in Sydney's south-west, when they were confronted by two youths.
The man was allegedly punched in the face and stabbed in the torso with a broken beer bottle.
After seeking refuge at a nearby house the man was taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment.
His injuries are not considered life threatening.
Soon after he was attacked, police arrested a 17-year-old male and a 15-year-old male near the scene.
The 17-year-old was charged with reckless wounding and affray.
The 15-year-old was charged with affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and breach of bail.
The pair were refused bail and are due to face Parramatta Bail on Saturday.
