A man has been arrested following a stabbing at Crystal Brook last night.
About 8pm on Wednesday 18 September, police and emergency services were called to Giles Street after reports a man had been stabbed.
The victim, a 47-year-old man from the address, suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso. He was taken to the local hospital before being transported to Adelaide in a critical condition.
About an hour later, a 53-year-old local man was arrested without incident.
He has been charged with attempt murder and will appear in the Port Pirie Magistrates Court today.
Police are also investigating reports of a car fire at 7.45pm on Gadd Avenue, where a Holden sedan was set alight.
The vehicle was not stolen and is being treated as suspicious.
Police are investigating if the stabbing and the car fire are linked in anyway.
Investigations are continuing and anyone with further information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.
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