A man was stabbed to death on a busy street outside a popular restaurant.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Marrickville Road in Marrickville, in Sydney’s central west, at about 7.40pm on Monday following reports of a stabbing.
Police and paramedics performed CPR on the injured man outside a Guzman Y Gomez restaurant, but he could not be revived and died at the scene.
The incident sparked emotional scenes as those who knew the dead man wanted to see him and had to be restrained by officers, and one of the men was attacked with a Taser by police.
Several other men were escorted away after a heated argument and the area was cordoned off.
Other angry relatives also arrived in tears, before police officers began searching the area with flashlights and speaking to nearby shopkeepers.
Other grieving relatives also arrived at the scene, crying as police began searching the scene with flashlights in hand, while officers were also seen speaking to nearby shopkeepers.
Marrickville Road has been closed in both directions at the intersection of Illawarra Road and Garners Avenue and surrounding streets have also been blocked off while police established a crime scene.
The man was stabbed outside Guzman Y Gomez in Marrickville on Monday night.
Police established a crime scene and closed several streets.
Road closures are expected to remain in place for some time and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Karen, an overseas visitor who was in the area just after the alleged stabbing, said she found the incident “sad” and had always felt safe in Australia.
“To be honest, I didn’t expect this kind of thing to happen in this country,” she said.
“It makes me feel sad and also sad for that boy.”
Locals also expressed their shock online at such a horrific crime occurring in their neighbourhood.
Police established a crime scene and searched the area with flashlights. They also spoke to local shopkeepers on the street.
Emotions were running high at the scene of the incident.
“There’s blood everywhere,” one wrote.
“I saw police cars coming from everywhere,” another said.
NSW Police have no further information at this time. No arrests have been made.
Authorities are appealing for anyone with information or who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward.