Riverina Police District Superintendent Bob Noble said at 1.45am on Sunday, there were a number of patrons outside a Temora pub when a fight started.

“A fight started between a 23-year-old male and 20-year-old male, at some point a knife was produced,” he said.

Superintendent Noble said the older man was allegedly stabbed in his upper body. 

“The one with the knife left the scene and police arrived a short time later,” he said.

“The injured male is in a stable condition.”

Superintendent Noble said after police arrived at the scene, one officer was assaulted by a patron.

“He suffered injuries to his hand,” he said. 

"Due to assistance by members of the public the assailant was arrested.

“Later on, police arrested the man who wielded his knife at home in Temora.”

Superintendent Noble said it appears alcohol was a major factor in the incidents that unfolded.

"It’s extremely disappointing to see such high levels of violence and to see of one our officers injured in executing his duty,” he said. 

“Alcohol-related crime is ever present and leads to disastrous outcomes.

“If you are going out, plan your night in reverse.” 

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