An 18-year-old man is recovering in hospital after a large house party in Western Sydney ended with an alleged stabbing overnight.
Police were called to Marsden Park about 9:40pm on Friday.
Due to the number of people, officers directed the party be shut down.
Police allege as the crowd was being dispersed a physical altercation broke out, leaving an 18-year-old man with a laceration to his forearm.
Police reported no other injuries or property damage. (ABC News)
Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A short time later police, with help from members of the public, arrested a 17-year-old boy.
He was taken to Mount Druitt Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding and possession of a prohibited drug.
There were no other reports of injuries or damage to property.
The boy was refused bail and is due to appear in the children's court on Saturday.
Source: ABC Australia
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