A man is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow after being charged with attempted murder in connection with a domestic-related stabbing incident that occurred on the Central Coast. The incident unfolded last night, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
At approximately 9pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023, authorities received reports of a woman sustaining injuries at a property situated on the Pacific Highway in Lake Haven. Tuggerah Lakes Police District officers, accompanied by NSW Ambulance paramedics, swiftly arrived at the scene, discovering a woman with multiple stab wounds at the intersection of Lake Haven Drive and Stratford Avenue.
According to information provided to the police, the woman had been involved in an altercation with a man, who was known to her, in the driveway of the Pacific Highway residence. As neighbors intervened, the assailant allegedly smashed the windows of the victim’s vehicle before fleeing the scene. The injured woman managed to escape and seek assistance.
The 56-year-old victim was promptly treated by medical professionals and subsequently transported to John Hunter Hospital, where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
In response to the incident, law enforcement established several crime scenes and conducted a thorough search of the area. As a result, a 68-year-old man was apprehended at a nearby residence on Holly Close. The man had reportedly broken into the premises and caused extensive damage using a hammer.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Wyong Police Station. He now faces multiple charges, including attempted murder (domestic violence-related), causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder (domestic violence-related), breaking and entering with intent to destroy property, damaging or destroying property (domestic violence-related), and three counts of contravening a prohibition/restriction in an apprehended violence order (domestic violence-related).
Due to the severity of the charges, the accused has been denied bail and is scheduled to appear before Wyong Local Court on Monday, May 15, 2023.