Man slashed at Para Hills West

At 8.10pm on Monday 19 October, police and paramedics were called to the car park of a gym on Bridge Road following reports a man had been slashed with a knife.

The suspect had left the scene prior to police arrival.

The victim, a 30-year-old man from Elizabeth Grove, sustained a laceration to his leg and was taken to hospital for treatment. His injury was not life-threatening.

Northern District police and STAR Group officers attended a property at Para Hills West last night and arrested the wanted man without incident.

While he was receiving medical treatment at a northern suburbs hospital, the man allegedly escaped police custody.

PolAir and Dog Operations were brought in to assist with the search and he was located at an Elizabeth Vale unit a short time later.

A 29-year-old man from Lightsview was charged with aggravated causing serious harm to another and escape lawful custody. He was also wanted on a parole board warrant.

He will be appearing in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court today.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – You can remain anonymous.

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