Merrylands: Three people stabbed, one dead as knife-wielding man goes on rampage in Sydney

One person has been killed and two others are fighting for life after a man went on an alleged stabbing spree in Sydney’s West.

Emergency crews first responded to reports of a stabbing on Merrylands Road, Merrylands, around 10am on Tuesday.

“Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command attended and were told a man stabbed multiple people before leaving the area on foot,” a NSW Police spokesperson told The Nightly.

As NSW Police launched PolAir and a major ground operation to hunt down the man, NSW Ambulance paramedics raced to those who had been injured.

One person died at the scene, whilst the other two victims were taken to hospital in a critical condition.

“The deceased is yet to be formally identified,” a NSW Police spokesperson confirmed.

A bystander told Sydney’s 2GB: “I saw a lady and a man on the ground, and I spoke to people close by, and they said there was a man running around just stabbing everyone.”

Areas around a business precinct in Merrylands were thrust into a major lockdown after the violent attack.

Officers arrested the alleged offender on Smythe Street, Merrylands, before taking him to Granville Police Station.

As inquiries are ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact Cumberland Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

More to come.