In Canberra’s inner north, a tragic incident led to the arrest of a man following the fatal stabbing of a woman inside a residence this morning.
Emergency services responded to reports from Dryanda Street in O’Connor, where a 51-year-old man allegedly attacked a family member with a knife.
Despite being urgently transported to the hospital, the woman succumbed to her injuries before arrival.
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Additionally, another resident of the house was hospitalized with injuries related to the altercation.
The 51-year-old suspect was apprehended at the location and is currently hospitalized under police supervision.
More to come.
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