A 10-year-old girl has tragically died after suffering stab wounds at a home in New South Wales, Australia. Police arrested a 17-year-old girl believed to be the victim’s sister
A young girl has been allegedly stabbed to death by her teenage sister in Australia.
Emergency services rushed to a home in Boolaroo in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, on Monday afternoon following reports of a stabbing. A 10-year-old girl was treated at the scene but could not be revived and was pronounced dead, NSW Police said.
Police said a 17-year-old girl was arrested at the home. She was taken to Belmont Police Station and is helping officers with their investigation. It is understood the suspect is the older sister of the victim. Police have established a crime scene and continue to investigate.
Anyone with information on the incident has been urged to call Crime Stoppers. New South Wales Police said in a statement: “A girl has been fatally stabbed in the state’s Hunter region. About 3.45pm today (Monday 29 April 2024), emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a home on Thurston Street, Boolaroo, approximately 20km west of Newcastle.
“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 10-year-old girl at the scene for multiple stab wounds; however she died at the scene. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District arrested a 17-year-old girl at the home, and she was taken to Belmont Police Station and is currently assisting with inquiries.
“Both girls are believed to be known to one another. A crime scene has been established as investigations continue. No further information is available at this stage.”