Man loses his eye after stabbing in Pyrmont, five teenagers charged over alleged attack
Five teenagers have been charged over a stabbing outside a party in inner-Sydney that caused a man to lose his eye.
Police were called to a party at an Airbnb on Wattle Street in Pyrmont about 10.50 on Friday night after a man, 36, was allegedly set upon by a group of up to ten males.
He was stabbed in the face and neighbours said they heard screams when a fight broke out.
Five teenagers have been charged after a man was stabbed in the face in Pyrmont. 9News
The victim was treated by paramedics and rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.
However, he lost an eye as a result of the incident and remains in a critical condition.
Witness Paul Cochrane said he saw a man lying on the ground covered in blood.
"His face had clearly been cut, blood all over his hand, I wasn't sure if he was alive to be honest," he told 9News.
There was a party at a rented AirBnB on Wattle Street. 9News
Locals have posted to a community Facebook group with concerns about the rising number of rental properties in the area.
Three teenagers aged 15, 17, and 18 were arrested on Saturday and charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and affray.
They remain before the courts.
Witness Paul Cochrane said he saw a man lying on the ground covered in blood. 9News
Yesterday two 16-year-old boys were arrested at a home in Marsfield and taken to Ryde Police Station where they were charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The teens were refused bail to appear before a children's court today.
Investigations continue.
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