BREAKING NEWS Horror stabbing at Coles Maroubra as locals urged to 'stay away'
A stabbing attack has unfolded at popular Sydney shopping centre.
Emergency crews were called to Coles Maroubra Pacific Square about 11.30am Saturday after reports a man was stabbed.
A post to the Maroubra Community Facebook group urged people to stay away from the shopping centre.
One man was injured in the attack, NSW Police confirmed.
'A 23-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a wound to the back of his neck before he was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a stable condition,' a spokesperson said.
'Police are looking for a man described as Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 180cm tall, 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.'
The area has been cordoned off and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Anyone with information or mobile phone footage is urged to contact Maroubra Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
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