Police allege mother behind Blue Mountains stabbing attack on three children that left one dead
Police in New South Wales allege that a mother stabbed three of her young children in the Blue Mountains, resulting in one death and two critical injuries. The suspect, a woman in her forties, was also found with stab wounds and remains in critical condition at a local hospital. This incident occurred during a tragic weekend in which three other women were allegedly murdered in separate domestic violence cases across the state.
- ▪One child died at the scene while two others and their mother were hospitalized in critical condition.
- ▪The suspect is the children's mother, who is being investigated for domestic-related homicide.
- ▪Police stated that the woman had no prior history of coming to their attention and that no other suspects are being sought.
- ▪The incident took place in Valley Heights, west of Sydney, where bystanders discovered the victims inside a vehicle.
- ▪NSW police described the events as a devastating weekend following three other alleged domestic murders in the region.
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Three children and a woman were found with stab wounds on a road in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPView image in fullscreenThree children and a woman were found with stab wounds on a road in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, on Sunday afternoon. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPBlue MountainsPolice allege mother behind Blue Mountains stabbing attack on three children that left one deadBystanders found all four on the side of the road at Valley Heights on Sunday with stabbing injuries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated PressSun 20 Sep 2026 19.43 EDTLast modified on Sun 20 Sep 2026 19.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePolice have…
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