Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Violent Stabbing on Princes Highway Shocks Sydney

August 26, 2024
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Violent Stabbing on Princes Highway Shocks Sydney
  • He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, dangerous driving, and resisting arrest, and has been refused bail.

  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the event as 'shocking and distressing,' thanking first responders and bystanders for their bravery.

  • New South Wales Premier Chris Minns commended the courage of those who intervened and highlighted the ongoing issue of domestic violence in the region.

  • During the attack, the man used a box cutter to inflict multiple wounds on his 48-year-old partner, resulting in serious injuries.

  • Witnesses, including Cronulla Sharks chairman Steve Mace, attempted to intervene and protect the woman, with one bystander sustaining injuries in the process.

  • A 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his partner while driving on the Princes Highway in Engadine, Sydney.

  • The violent incident reportedly began when the man became enraged after his partner changed the car radio station, leading to a crash with another vehicle.

  • Both the woman and her rescuer were hospitalized but have since improved to stable conditions.

  • The suspect inflicted self-wounds before being tasered and taken into custody, where he remains under police guard at Liverpool Hospital.

  • This incident occurred during a major police operation targeting domestic violence, which resulted in 550 arrests that weekend.

  • A police officer sustained a serious wrist laceration during the arrest of the driver but has since been released from the hospital.

  • The incident unfolded on a Sunday morning, involving a two-car crash on the Princes Highway.

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