Man dies after stabbing in Sydney’s west

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Man dies after stabbing in Sydney’s west. (2026, October 10). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/man-dies-after-stabbing-in-sydney-s-west-20261010-p614f0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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A 36-year-old man died after being fatally stabbed near Westfield shopping centre in Mount Druitt, Sydney, around 9 pm on Friday. Emergency services responded to reports of an assault at Cleeve Close where they found the victim with stab wounds to his torso; he succumbed to his injuries at the scene despite efforts by paramedics and police. A 13-year-old boy was later charged with murder and breach of bail, while a 16-year-old was arrested for accessory after the fact to murder. Police are investigating possible gang involvement but have not confirmed this connection.

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