11 September 2024

Police seek public assistance in identifying suspects in Albury stabbing

| Shri Gayathirie Rajen
Albury Police Station.

Murray River Police District established Strike Force Uibque following a stabbing in Albury. Photo: Vanessa Hayden.

Police are appealing for public information after a man suffered multiple stab wounds in the Riverina two months ago.

Strike Force Uibque was established in July following a stabbing in Albury.

Police said on 8 July, Murray River Police District officers were called to Lindsay Avenue, Albury, following reports a man had been stabbed at about 1 pm.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 31-year-old man at the scene for stab wounds to his leg and back before he was taken to Albury Base Hospital for treatment. The injuries were not life-threatening.

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Murray River Police responded and established a crime scene and an investigation commenced.

Police believe this was a targeted attack.

Investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify four males allegedly involved who allegedly fled the scene in a grey Cupra Ateca.

Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or information is urged to come forward and contact Albury police on 02 6023 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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