News brief
Man charged with attempted murder – Surry Hills
A man is expected to appear in court after being charged with attempted murder following an alleged stabbing at Surry Hills early Monday morning.
Police and emergency services were called to Devonshire Street following reports a man, suffering stab wounds, had been found in the street at about 1.30am.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Paramedics before being taken to St Vincent’s Hospital.
Following inquiries, police arrested a 33-year-old man at a house in Goodchap Street at about 1.45am.
The man was taken to Surry Hills Police Station where he was interviewed and charged with one count of wounding with intent to murder.
He was refused bail and was expected to appear in Parramatta Bail Court yesterday.
Police have established a number of crime scenes in Devonshire Street, Goodchap Street, and Riley Streets and inquiries are continuing.
The 46-year-old man is in a stable condition after undergoing surgery for wounds to his torso.
Both men are from Surry Hills.
Come play at Prince Alfred
Sydney’s newest children’s playground is now open in the stunning, refurbished Prince Alfred Park, Surry Hills, just minutes from the heart of the city.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said the $9 million facelift has transformed the almost 150 year old park into a new green urban oasis.
“Children will fall in love with a giant balloon that highlights the story of Thomas Gale’s infamous balloon ride from Prince Alfred Park to Redfern in September 1870,” said the Lord Mayor.
Prince Alfred Park was established in 1865 and named after Queen Victoria’s second son when he visited Sydney soon after – and the innovative new playground is full of stories and references to the park’s history.
There is a dinghy named after the Galatea, the sailing ship that brought Prince Alfred to Australia in 1867.
“Parks and other open public spaces are so important for people who live and work in the city – and making these places fun, friendly and sustainable is a key part of our long term planning,” said the Lord Mayor.
“Please join me in celebrating and just enjoying being in the park, when we launch the first stage on Saturday, April 30th.”
Man charged over assault – Pyrmont
A man has been charged with assault after another man was allegedly hit with a jack handle in inner Sydney at the weekend.
At about 10.30pm on Saturday an argument occurred between a customer and an attendant at a Murray Street convenience store in Pyrmont.
Police were told the customer left the store before returning with a jack handle which was allegedly used to strike the attendant a number of times.
The attendant fought back and the customer fled the scene.
Police were contacted and the 23-year-old attendant was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital suffering bruising and a deep cut to the head.
Following inquiries, an 18-year-old Bonnyrigg man was arrested at his home yesterday. A number of items were seized for forensic examination.
The man was taken to Fairfield Police Station and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was granted bail to appear at Fairfield Local Court on 16 May.
