An urgent manhunt is underway after a teenager was stabbed during a late-night altercation at a sports oval in Sydney’s inner-west.
Emergency services were called to Blackmore Oval in Leichhardt shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
A man, 18, was treated at the scene by paramedics for lacerations to his head and hand.
He was transported to hospital in a stable condition.
NSW Police are investigating reports that a large group had arranged to meet at the park prior to the stabbing.
The group fled the scene before police arrived.
A crime scene was established as police launched an investigation.
Footage from the scene showed the street swarming with emergency vehicles and the sports oval cordoned off with police tape.
A teen was rushed to hospital with multiple stab wounds
Blackmore Oval was a crime scene for much of the night
The alleged attacker remains on the run.
Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
