Seven people have been charged after a "cowardly" and "unprovoked" stabbing at a train station in Sydney's west.
Two teenagers were on a train when they were allegedly threatened with a knife by a group of teenagers they didn't know, just before Glenfield train station about 9.30pm on Saturday February 25.
The 15-year-old and 18-year-old got off the train at Glenfield, with the group allegedly following them.
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NSW Police said more men and boys joined the group, making it 10 in total.
"The group allegedly assaulted the 15 and 18-year-olds; with the 18-year-old stabbed multiple times and hit over the head with a bottle, before the group fled the scene," NSW Police said in a statement.
"Both the 15 and 18-year-olds were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition."
The teenagers have since been released from hospital.
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Superintendent Mark Wall said it was a cowardly and unprovoked assault.
"The two victims were travelling home when they were set upon by the group for no apparent reason," Wall said.
"Police conducted a meticulous investigation which has resulted in the alleged offenders being arrested for this disgraceful display of violence.
"Officers from the Police Transport Command are committed to keeping the public safe whilst travelling on public transport.
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"If people want to assault commuters, then you will be receiving a visit from police."
A 12-year-old, 13-year-old, three 16-year-olds and two 19-year-olds were charged.
The two youngest will face a Children's Court later this month.
A 19-year-old and 16-year-old were charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault person intend criminal activity of criminal group, reckless wounding – in company, affray and armed with intent to commit indictable offence.
Another 19-year-old and 16-year-old were charged with assault person intend criminal activity of criminal group and affray.
The 19-year-olds were refused bail and are due to face Parramatta Local Court today.
The 16-year-old were also refused bail and will appear before a Children's Court.
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