Man charged with attempted murder over alleged stabbing of Newcastle woman
A man charged with the attempted murder of a Newcastle woman will front court today.
The 38-year-old allegedly stabbed the woman – aged 34 – in a domestic-related assault in Newcastle on Friday.
It is alleged the woman attempted to flee an apartment and seek assistance from neighbours when the man, known to her, stabbed her.
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Emergency services were called to the unit, on William St, Jesmond, at about 6pm. The woman was treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital.
Police on scene where the woman was allegedly stabbed. Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery
Her injuries were so severe she required surgery and she currently remains in a critical condition.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District arrested the man at the scene and he was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Newcastle Police Station.
He was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent to murder.
The man was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today.
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