Man, 93, arrested after stabbing woman at Sydney shopping centre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 04:02 · Archive

A 93-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a 79-year-old woman multiple times at a shopping centre in Blacktown, Sydney. Emergency services were called to the Patrick Street centre following reports of an armed offender.

The woman was stabbed multiple times and was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to hospital in serious condition. The 93-year-old man, believed to be known to the victim, was arrested nearby and taken to Blacktown Police Station.

Specialist police have established a crime scene at the shopping centre, and investigations are continuing. No charges have been laid against the man at this stage.

How it is being reported

• Man, 93, arrested after allegedly stabbing woman, 79, in Blacktown shopping centreAn elderly man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a 79-year-old woman “multiple times” at a Sydney shopping centre.The West Australian · 18 Oct, 03:24
• Man, 93, arrested after allegedly stabbing woman, 79, in Blacktown shopping centreAn elderly man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a 79-year-old woman “multiple times” at a Sydney shopping centre.Perth Now · 18 Oct, 03:24

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