Child found dead, two more critical after stabbing
A tragic incident unfolded in Valley Heights, a small township in the NSW Blue Mountains, when one young child was found dead and two others critically injured following a stabbing attack. On Sunday, witnesses discovered the scene and promptly alerted authorities. The woman and two children, all under five years old, were rushed to hospitals for surgery.
The victim woman was believed to be in her 40s and had no prior criminal history. The father of the three children was informed of the attack while at work. NSW Police Superintendent John Nelson commended the upstanding members of the public who responded to the scene, acknowledging the trauma they endured. The weapon used and circumstances surrounding the incident would be determined by investigators.
The crime scene remains under police surveillance, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.
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