Man killed and two fighting for life in ‘random’ triple stabbing attack in Sydney

A total of three people were attacked, with two stabbed inside a high-street shop and a third person outside in the busy area NewsWorldAustralasiaMan killed and two fighting for life in ‘random’ triple stabbing attack in SydneyA total of three people were attacked, with two stabbed inside a high-street shop and a third person outside in the busy areaShweta Sharma Tuesday 17 February 2026 05:22 GMTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover(Youtube/ABC News)Your support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreA man was killed and two other people were severely injured in a “random” stabbing attack at a busy shopping strip in Australia’s western Sydney on Tuesday, police said.Police arrived at the scene in Merrylands to attend to reports that a man stabbed multiple people before fleeing the area on foot.A man was arrested from a nearby street and taken to the Granville Police Station, police said.A total of three people were attacked, with two stabbed inside a high-street shop and a third person outside in the busy area.One victim, a man aged in his 30s or 40s, was declared dead at the scene. Paramedics attended to two others – a 22-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman – with serious injuries before they were taken to a hospital in critical condition. A knife, about 25cm long, was used in the stabbings, superintendent Simon Glasser said.“It’s very early in the investigation. Police are unaware at this point what the motive was. However, it appears it was a random attack,” Mr Glasser said. "The alleged offender is known to police for petty crime and a number of mental health incidents," he said.More followsMore aboutSydneyJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next