A MAN in his 20s has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious injuries after he was stabbed in Joondalup this afternoon.
WA Police said about 4.10pm, police received a report of a disturbance involving two parties in the upper-level food court of a shopping centre on Lakeside Drive.
A police spokesman said it would be alleged a knife was produced during the incident and a man aged in his 20s sustained injuries consistent with a stab wound.
He was conveyed by St John WA to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Joondalup detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam vision of the incident, to come forward.
“Police understand incidents of this nature can cause concern within the community; however, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to public safety,’’ the spokesman said.
“Officers will continue to maintain a visible presence in the area as inquiries continue.
“Early inquiries indicate the parties involved are known to each other.’’
Anyone with information, CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam vision relating to this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.
Information can be provided anonymously.
