Lithgow police responded to a brawl that occurred at the Lithgow Valley Plaza on Tuesday, November 27 around 3.40pm.
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A Lithgow police spokesman said a person had been arrested in relation to a stabbing incident that had occurred along the Coles side of the complex.
Police alleged a 23-year-old male was stabbed in the left shoulder by a 22-year-old male during the fight.
The 22-year-old tried allegedly to flee the scene in a vehicle but police managed to prevent him from leaving.
The victim was taken to Lithgow Hospital with a 25 millimetre laceration to his shoulder.
The 22-year-old was taken to Lithgow police station for questioning.
Police urge anyone who witnessed the attack to contact Lithgow police on 6352 8399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
