A man is in hospital after a stabbing in Penrith this morning.
About 1.15am today, emergency services were called to a granny flat on Stafford Street, Penrith, following reports of a stabbing.
On arrival, officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command located a 47-year-old man with stab wounds.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man before he was taken to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
A short time later, police arrested a 29-year-old woman on Woodriff Street, Penrith.
She has been taken to Nepean Hospital under police guard for assessment.
The man and woman are believed to be known to each other.
Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.