URGENT UPDATE: A rideshare driver was brutally stabbed with a machete early Sunday morning in Blacktown, shocking details reveal. Just after midnight, emergency services rushed to Patrick Street following reports of the violent assault.
Police arrived to find the driver inside his Toyota sedan suffering from a serious laceration to his arm. The alleged assailant, a 17-year-old boy who was unknown to the driver, reportedly entered the vehicle and demanded to connect his device to the driver’s Bluetooth. When the driver refused, the suspect violently attacked him with a machete and fled the scene.
Authorities quickly initiated a manhunt, culminating in the arrest of the teenager on a street in Toongabbie at approximately 2:45 AM. He was taken to Blacktown Police Station, where he faces serious charges including wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The suspect has been denied bail and is set to appear before the Children’s Court later today.
The injured driver was transported to Westmead Hospital and remains in stable condition, receiving treatment for his injuries. This shocking incident raises urgent questions about safety in rideshare operations and the potential risks drivers face daily.
As police continue their investigation, community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Authorities are also appealing for witnesses to come forward to provide additional information regarding this alarming assault.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
