Sydney, Australia – A woman in Sydney, Australia, suffered serious injuries after allegedly being stabbed in the neck, ear, and back in a gym car park by a man with whom she had a brief domestic relationship. The incident took place at Crunch Fitness on O’Riordan Street around 12:30 pm on Wednesday. The victim is currently in the hospital recovering from the attack.
Authorities reported that the suspect fled the scene in a grey 2006 Ford Focus and was being pursued by the police due to his history of domestic violence offenses. The following day, a 45-year-old man turned himself in at Dee Why police station and was subsequently arrested and taken to Manly police station. However, charges against him have not yet been filed.
Witnesses to the alleged stabbing described hearing a scream as they were leaving the car park and witnessing a man on top of the woman. Another individual intervened to stop the attack before the perpetrator drove away. Police believe that a kitchen knife was used in the assault.
The violent incident has brought attention to issues of domestic violence and knife crime in Sydney, following a series of high-profile alleged crimes. In response, the state government has introduced new measures, including Jack’s Law, to address knife crime. This legislation allows police to conduct searches for knives without a warrant in public places like train stations.
The community remains on alert as authorities continue to investigate this incident and work towards preventing similar acts of violence in the future. This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing and preventing domestic violence and knife-related crimes in the city.