A 33-year-old man in regional New South Wales allegedly stabbed a 42-year-old man in the neck with scissors in a park in Wagga Wagga. Following the stabbing, the younger man was shot by a third person involved in the altercation, who then fled and has not been found. Despite being shot, the alleged stabber attempted to escape police by swimming across the Murrumbidgee River. He refused to exit the river and instead swam to an island and climbed a tree, sparking a 12-hour police operation to apprehend him. After his arrest, he was treated in the hospital and faced a bedside court hearing on a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He has been denied bail. The victim of the stabbing has been discharged from the hospital. The bizarre incident has shocked the local community and serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous nature of crimes in the area. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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Man from NSW accused of stabbing victim with scissors, being shot, and escaping from police by swimming.
