Man arrested after woman stabbed at gym in 'targeted' attack

A man has been arrested after a woman was stabbed in Sydney's south on May 8 in a "targeted attack".

NSW emergency services were called to Crunch Fitness in Alexandria in southern Sydney following reports of an alleged stabbing.

Police said the incident occurred in a carpark about 12.30pm at Crunch Fitness on O'riordan Street, Alexandria.

On arrival, officers attached to South Sydney Police Area Command were told a man had allegedly stabbed a 39-year-old woman with a kitchen knife.

The woman sustained a number of stab wounds to the neck, upper body and ear.

The alleged attacker, a 45-year-old man presented to Dee Why Police Station at 7.50am on May 9 where he was subsequently arrested and taken to Manly Police Station.

Detective Superintendent Rodney Hart described the incident as "horrendous".

Superintendent Hart said the victim and the offender were in a short "domestic relationship" earlier this year and the incident is being treated as "domestic-violence related".

The man was described as 170-175cm with a muscular, solid built, dark hair, dark beard, olive complexion, and at the time of the alleged attack was wearing a grey jacket and white sneakers.

After the alleged attack he left the scene in a 2006 grey Ford Falcon hatchback.

The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a stable condition.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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