CRIME SCENE: Man critically injured in Junee assault

8:00 AM | A JUNEE street remains sealed off this morning, more than 10 hours after an alleged assault left a man fighting for life and triggered a major emergency response that drew locals from their homes overnight.

Emergency services swarmed a house in George Street just before 10pm on Wednesday.

A NSW Police spokesperson told the Junee Bulletin officers were called to reports of an assault at the address just after 9.30pm.

“On arrival, officers attached to Riverina Police District located a 30-year-old man who had been assaulted,” the spokesperson said.

Emergency services at the scene in George Street on Wednesday night | Photo: Supplied

The Bulletin understands the victim suffered severe head injuries.

“He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being flown to Canberra Hospital in a critical condition,” police said.

It is understood the man was initially transported by road to Wagga Base Hospital before being flown to Canberra. 

Police have not commented on reports a weapon may have been used in the alleged assault.

Locals described a chaotic scene as multiple police and NSW Ambulance units descended on the street.

Part of George Street was cordoned off as emergency services responded to the scene | Photo: Supplied

Paramedics were later seen treating the injured man in the back of an ambulance while police detained another man nearby.

In response to an inquiry by this publication overnight, police confirmed a man was taken into custody at the scene.

“A 26-year-old man was arrested and taken to Junee Police Station where inquiries continue,” the spokesperson said.

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A section of George Street was sealed off and a crime scene established as police began piecing together what unfolded at the home.

The scene is extensive, with the police cordon stretching roughly 160m from Ducker Street to Goulburn Street.

The road remained closed to traffic at the time of publication, with forensic investigators continuing to examine the scene early Thursday morning.

Forensic investigators remained on the scene in George Street as the sun rose on Thursday | Photo: Supplied/Eion T Peters

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as they’re made available.