By David Hirst, ABC
A police officer in Sydney's southwest was stabbed on Friday. Photo: AFP
A man has been charged with attempted murder, after a police officer was stabbed in the leg with a sword in Sydney's southwest on Friday.
Police were called to a home on Werombi Road, Grasmere, about 5.20pm, after reports of a concern for welfare.
Officers from Camden Police Area Command tried to arrest a 20-year-old man, who allegedly threw a spear at officers, before stabbing a 23-year-old probationary constable in the leg with a sword.
Police tasered the man, before arresting him and taking him to Campbelltown police station.
The injured officer was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, then taken to Liverpool Hospital in a serious, but stable condition.
Police established a crime scene, with officers seizing a knife, hatchet and spear for forensic examination.
The man was charged with 11 offences, including two counts of attempted murder.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court on Saturday.
- ABC
