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Boy charged after teenager's hand nearly cut off in Sydney

The Guardian World · 3 September 2026 at 01:24

Boy charged after teenager's hand nearly cut off in Sydney

NSW police called to Redfern on Wednesday night found a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A teenage boy will face court today after a “near-complete amputation” of a boy’s hand during an alleged assault in Sydney on Wednesday night.

New South Wales police were called to Redfern about 6pm last night and found a 17-year-old with a partially severed hand.

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Boy charged after teenager's hand nearly cut off in Sydney

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