Two men have been charged with attempted murder after a brawl in Walgett last week that's left a man in critical condition.
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About 7.30pm on Friday, police officers were called to Duff Street in Walgett, where a 24-year-old man was found with multiple injuries. He had been stabbed, kicked and punched in the face.
The 24-year-old was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for stab wounds to the head and shoulder, before being taken to the Walgett Multipurpose Centre.
The Walgett man was airlifted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Dubbo Hospital for further treatment.
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He was later transferred to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he is reported to be in a critical condition in a medically induced coma.
Following inquiries, at about 1am Tuesday a man was arrested at a house in Myall Street, Walgett.
The 21-year-old was taken to Walgett Police Station and charged with cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder, and wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The man appeared in Walgett Local Court and was refused bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday, April 13.
About 9.30am, another man was arrested at Walgett Police Station.
The 22-year-old was charged with cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder, and wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He appeared in Walgett Local Court and was refused bail to appear at the same court on Tuesday, April 13.
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