Streets closed after fatal stabbing in Inner West Sydney

Emergency services rushed to Marrickville Road in Marrickville about 7.40pm today in response to reports a man had been stabbed.

Police and paramedics performed CPR but he died at the scene.

Officers established a crime scene and closed several streets in the area.

“These closures are expected to remain in place for a considerable amount of time and motorists are urged to avoid the area,” police said, in a statement.

They called for anyone with information or footage of the incident to contact Marrickville police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.