A man is on the run after being fatally stabbed on a busy street outside a popular Sydney restaurant.
Emergency services were called to Marrickville Road at approximately 7.40pm on Monday following reports that a man had been stabbed outside Guzman Y Gomez.
Police and paramedics performed CPR on the injured man, but he could not be revived and died at the scene.
Family and friends rushed to the scene, wanting to see the man, who was covered by a white sheet.
Witnesses heard the “heartbreaking” screams of the man’s mother, while her brother rushed to lift the sheet covering the body.
Police restrained the distraught man, who was heard shouting: “That’s my f***ing brother, don’t touch me,” before officers used a Taser on him.
Distraught relatives of the victim were heard crying as police canvassed the scene with flashlights in hand and interviewed nearby shopkeepers.
The relatives of the deceased were taken away by the police before the area was cordoned off.
A man has been fatally stabbed outside Guzman Y Gomez in Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west.
The dead man’s brother was restrained by police as he tried to lift the sheet from the body.
The distraught man was heard shouting “he’s my brother” before police tasered him.
A witness, named Karen, who was shopping at the nearby Woolworths, said she saw paramedics and police trying to revive the man, but after five minutes he “passed away”.
“It makes me very sad because I am from abroad and I know that this country is very safe,” Karen said.
“To be honest, I didn’t expect this kind of thing to happen in this country. I feel sorry for him and I feel sorry for this guy.”
Marrickville Road was closed in both directions at the intersection of Illawarra Road and Garners Avenue
Surrounding streets were also blocked off as police established the crime scene.
Road closures are expected to remain in place for some time and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Police have established a crime scene and closed several streets in the downtown suburb.
A search is underway for those responsible for the fatal stabbing.
One witness, named Karen (pictured), said she was shocked by the violence as Australia is known for being a “safe country”.
Locals expressed shock at such a horrific crime occurring in their neighborhood.
“There’s blood everywhere,” one wrote.
“I saw police cars coming from everywhere,” another said.
Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing and are searching for those responsible. No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information or who was in the area at the time and has dashcam or mobile phone footage is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.