A man was arrested after stabbing three people near the Merrylands train station in western Sydney on Tuesday around 10 am. Police responded quickly after reports of the attack. Paramedics treated the victims at the scene. Sadly, one person died while two others were taken to hospital in critical condition. Police have not revealed the names of the victims. The suspect fled on foot but was caught soon after on Smythe Street in Merrylands. He was taken to Granville police station for questioning.