Teenager in critical condition after alleged stabbing in NSW's Terrigal

A 15-year-old boy is in a critical but stable condition at Gosford Hospital after being allegedly stabbed in Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast. Emergency services responded to a call at a home on Painters Lane around 9:45 pm on Friday.

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The two groups met up in the Terrigal area; they appear to have gone to Painters Lane. The reason is unclear as to why they did that, and an incident has occurred which has resulted in the [alleged] stabbing of the 15-year-old male.

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing. Detective Chief Inspector John Zdrilic of the Brisbane Water Police District stated that the incident appears to have involved two groups of teenagers who met in the area. The exact reason for their gathering at Painters Lane and any prior relationship between the groups are unclear.

Investigators believe the injured boy was with two friends and met another group, potentially numbering up to five people. Detective Chief Inspector Zdrilic noted that it is not yet clear if there was a confrontation. The boy reportedly approached a home to seek help after the incident.

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The boy approached a home at Painters Lane to seek help, with residents calling 000.

No weapon has been recovered, and no arrests have been made. Police are urging anyone with information, CCTV, or dash-cam footage from the area to come forward to assist with their inquiries. A strike force has been established to investigate the matter.

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Youths walking around the place with knives is not on. We constantly have operations to take knives off the streets. One knife out there is one too many, and if you are found in a public place without a lawful reason for a knife, we will take action.