Man charged over NSW stabbing

A 21-year-old man who allegedly punched and then repeatedly stabbed another man during a scuffle in northern NSW has been charged, police say.

Two men, aged 40 and 51, were walking in Kyogle just after midnight on Saturday when they allegedly began arguing.

Police said another man then ran up to the 40-year-old and punched him, before stabbing him multiple times.

The injured man was taken to Lismore Base Hospital with wounds to his face, neck and hands.

Police arrested a 21-year-old man a few hours later and he was charged with malicious wounding with intent.

He remains in custody after being refused bail at Lismore Bail Court on Saturday.