A MAN is being held in custody after a serious altercation in Baylis Street on Saturday morning.
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Forensic police blocked off Baylis Street from JD's Kebabs store to the Railway Station in the early hours of this morning, after a man was taken to hospital with life threatening throat injuries.
Police allege a man and a woman were having an altercation at around 3am on Saturday morning when a second man, who police say was a good Samaritan, intervened and attempted to stop the argument.
The first man found a broken bottle and allegedly stabbed the second man in the throat resulting in serious injuries.
The injured man was conveyed to Wagga Base Hospital with possible life threatening injuries.
He immediately had surgery and his condition was downgraded.
The suspect, who police allege was intoxicated, was taken to Wagga Police Station where he remains.
He is assisting police with inquiries.
Any witnesses should contact Wagga police on 6922 2599 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
