A manhunt is underway after a young man was stabbed in the neck outside a shopping centre in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
The incident occurred at Coles Maroubra Pacific Square about 11.30am on Saturday.
Emergency crews treated a 23-year-old man for a wound to the back of his neck.
He was then taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was subsequently established with police continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Locals from the area took to social media to warn others to stay away from the popular shopping centre following the incident as several residents expressed their concerns.
“Please stay away from Coles Maroubra Pacific Square as there has been a stabbing incident,” a post on Facebook read.
“Was it targeted ?! Very scary, I’m always there with my little kids,” a concerned resident commented.
“It’s soo sad… it’s getting so unsafe around here. Random attacks in Eastgardens, now random stabbing… it’s so wild,” another wrote.
Police are looking for a man described as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander who is about 180cm tall.
He was wearing a black hoodie with the word ‘GEED UP’ in light blue letters, light coloured pants, a black cap and wearing a blue surgical mask.
Anyone with information or mobile phone footage is urged to contact Maroubra Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
