A man with a disability was stabbed during an unruly house party in Croydon Park, a suburb of Adelaide.
According to witnesses speaking to 9News, the assailant, wielding both a knife and a bat, suddenly became aggressive, posing a threat to multiple attendees at the gathering on Hudson Avenue shortly before 2am.
The victim, Tony Fricker, who has a disability, recounted his harrowing experience, expressing relief at having survived the ordeal.
“I just felt something hit me there, and I told myself ‘you’re okay,’ but then he stabbed me,” the 54-year-old shared.
Witness accounts describe a situation that quickly spiraled out of control, with the suspect allegedly menacing several party-goers.
“He just lost control and even confronted a girl who was present,” Fricker added.
Another witness said they “heard a fight”.
“I thought it was a little punch up⦠I didn’t know it was a knife up,” neighbour Kumar Singh said.
Fricker was taken to hospital for treatment. While there were fears he had suffered a punctured lung, he ended up only requiring a few stitches.
Despite living just metres away from his suspected attacker, he says he’s not scared or even angry at his neighbour for what unfolded last night, and just hopes something similar doesn’t happen again.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault over the incident. He is scheduled to appear in court in December.
