Woman charged, man fighting for life in alleged stabbing in South Australia

A man is fighting for his life and a woman is in police custody after an alleged stabbing in Port Augusta, South Australia.

Police and paramedics were called to a Higginson Street address at about 3.30pm yesterday.

They found a 33-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.

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He was treated by paramedics and has been airlifted to Adelaide in a critical condition.

A 47-year-old woman was arrested at the same address and charged with attempted murder.

She was refused bail and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

Police believe the alleged attack is not random and claim the man and woman are known to each other.

Anybody with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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