BREAKING: An elderly man has been charged with the murder of an 81-year-old woman following a tragic stabbing incident in Coleraine, Victoria. This shocking event unfolded overnight, leaving a second man in his 20s fighting for his life after a separate stabbing attack in Sydney, New South Wales.
Authorities report that the victim was found alive at a private residence shortly after 1:00 AM on Saturday, but sadly succumbed to her injuries at the scene. Homicide Squad detectives quickly apprehended an 81-year-old man known to the victim, charging him with murder later that evening. He is scheduled to appear in Warrnambool Magistrates Court on Monday.
In a separate incident in Sydney, emergency crews responded to reports of stabbings at a house gathering on Patricia Street, Mays Hill. One man, also in his 20s, suffered a critical knife wound to the torso and was rushed to Westmead Hospital. A second man was found nearby with an arm injury, highlighting the severity of the situation. Both men were known to each other and were attending the same gathering.
This tragic series of events comes just days after Victoria’s government implemented a groundbreaking knife ban aimed at curbing youth violence. Local officials are urging parents to surrender dangerous weapons as part of a three-month initiative, with disposal bins set up at 45 police stations across the state. The law prohibits carrying certain types of knives, including long, broad-bladed machetes.
These incidents raise urgent concerns about community safety and the escalating threat of knife violence. As investigations continue, local authorities are on high alert, and the community is left grappling with the emotional aftermath of these violent acts.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
