Family Member Arrested In Relation To Stabbing Death Of 91-Year-Old
In Sydney's west
Police have arrested a man in relation to the stabbing death of a 91-year-old man in Sydney overnight.
Emergency services were called to the scene at a Hillview Street home at Roselands at around 9:55PM on Wednesday night.
The victim’s son called police after finding the 91-year-old suffering from fatal stab wounds.
Two officers responded to the call and entered the home to find hydrochloric acid had been spread throughout the home.
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Both officers suffered chemical burns and were transported to hospital for treatment.
The officers have since been released from hospital.
Police arrested a 24-year-old man near the scene who is believed to be a relative of the deceased.
The man has been hospitalised for surgery relating to injuries he received prior to being arrested.
The man is under police guard in hospital.
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