Sydney Man To Face Court After Girlfriend's Throat Slashed
Suspect charged over attempted murder
A Sydney man is set to face court today over the alleged attempted murder of his partner in Sydney’s south west.
Emergency services were called out to a Fairfield property at around 7:30AM on Monday morning following reports of a stabbing.
Upon arriving at the scene, police found a 54-year-old woman had been transported to the hospital by family with slash wounds to her throat.
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Police seized a knife at the scene before arresting and charging a 57-year-old man with cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder.
The 54-year-old victim was forced to undergo surgery and remains in hospital in a serious condition.
The accused is set to face court today.
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