Teenage boy dead, another in hospital after stabbing at Sydney Royal Easter Show

The carnival ride section at Sydney's Royal Easter Show has been closed and is now a crime scene after a teen was stabbed to death when a fight broke out.

A file photo from the Sydney Royal Easter show in Sydney, 6 April, 2021. Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE

A teenage boy is dead and another seriously injured after both were stabbed in front of witnesses at Sydney's Royal Easter Show.

A brawl broke out at the crowded carnival ride area of the showground about 8pm on Monday night, NSW Police said.

The 17-year-old suffered a critical stab wound to the chest and was given first aid at the scene by police before paramedics arrived.

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