Paramedic who died in stabbing at McDonald’s in Sydney’s south-west was a young father

Police arrested 21-year-old man allegedly armed with a knife at the scene in Campbelltown, who is now in custody

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A New South Wales paramedic had stopped at McDonald's during an early morning shift break before he was fatally stabbed outside the fast-food restaurant in Sydney's south-west on Friday morning.

Police say the 29-year-old father was grabbing a bite to eat with a colleague after finishing a job nearby when he was stabbed at the Campbelltown restaurant. His colleague then called for help just before 5.30am.

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