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Three men remain in hospital and a man’s been arrested following a stabbing in Lismore this afternoon.

About 2.30pm (Friday, 11 June, 2021) officers from Richmond Police District were called to Campbell Crescent, Goonellabah, after reports three men were suffering stab wounds to their backs.

The men, aged in their 20s, 30s and 40s, were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics then taken to Lismore Base Hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

A 31-year-old man was arrested nearby and has been taken to Lismore Police Station.

A crime scene has been established as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.


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