Second child dies after alleged Blue Mountain stabbing as mother faces additional murder charge
A one-year-old child has died in a Sydney hospital five days after being allegedly stabbed by their mother in the Blue Mountains. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, also resulted in the death of a five-year-old sibling at the scene and left a three-year-old in critical condition. The 42-year-old mother has been charged with an additional count of murder and remains in custody pending her next court appearance.
- ▪A five-year-old child died at the scene of the alleged stabbing in Valley Heights, while a one-year-old died in hospital five days later.
- ▪The 42-year-old mother was charged with murder and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to murder, with an additional murder charge added for the infant's death.
- ▪Police stated that the woman had no prior record and that no other individuals are being sought in connection with the incident.
- ▪The alleged attack occurred during a period of heightened violence in New South Wales, following three separate female murders within a 12-hour span.
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Police and emergency services at the scene of the alleged stabbing in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, on Sunday. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPView image in fullscreenPolice and emergency services at the scene of the alleged stabbing in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, on Sunday. Photograph: Sarah Wilson/AAPNew South WalesSecond child dies after alleged Blue Mountain stabbing as mother faces additional murder chargeOne-year-old dies after alleged attack on Sunday, while three-year-old sibling remains in critical condition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Catie McLeodThu 24 Sep 2026 06.11 EDTLast modified on Thu 24 Sep 2026 06.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA baby has died in a Sydney hospital five days after a mother allegedly stabbed them and two…
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