SYDNEY, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Two teenagers have been arrested and charged over a home invasion stabbing in Sydney's inner suburbs, police said on Thursday.

Officers in the state of New South Wales were on Wednesday evening called to reports of an aggravated break and enter at a home in Marrickville, six km southwest of central Sydney.

Officers attending the scene were told that about eight people wearing face coverings had forced entry to the property and stabbed a 16-year-old boy. The group left the home before officers arrived.

The boy was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics for multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital for further treatment.

NSW Police said in a statement that officers arrested two 15-year-old boys nearby following inquiries.

They were both taken to a nearby police station and charged with multiple criminal offenses, including affray, participating in a criminal group and contributing to criminal activity. The first boy was also charged with having custody of a knife in a public place and being armed with the intent to commit an offense.

Nine Entertainment newspapers reported that members of the group of attackers and the 16-year-old victim are believed to be known to each other.

Police said that inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. Enditem

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