Police are appealing for public assistance over an alleged stabbing incident at Merewether early Thursday.
Police say a group of people arranged for a ride share driver to pick them up at a Windale address before 2.30am to take them to William Street, Merewether.
It's alleged when the car reached the destination one of the passengers produced a blade and ordered the 22-year-old male driver to hand over the car keys,wallet and mobile phone.
He resisted and was stabbed in the upper arm and leg.
The group then escaped with the man's car - a 2020 silver coloured Ford Focus with the registration BPX 15C
The injured driver called emergency services and was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information about the car or its occupants is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
