Police have established a crime scene after a teenager was stabbed outside a shopping centre in Penrith.
About 7pm today, police from Penrith Local Area Command and other emergency services attended the outside area of a shopping centre in Penrith following reports of a stabbing.
A 16-year-old boy was located with a stab wound to his chest.
He was conveyed to Westmead Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Police have established a crime scene which will be examined by forensic specialists.
Investigators are currently trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Penrith Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
