Man, 93, accused of stabbing his wife at the shops
Police at the Westpoint shopping centre in Blacktown after Sunday's alleged stabbing. Photo: 7NEWS
A 93-year-old man has been charged after a woman, believed to be his wife, at a Westpoint shopping centre in Sydney on Sunday.
The 79-year-old woman reportedly sought refuge in The Reject Shop as she was allegedly attacked with a kitchen knife.
Emergency services were called to the shopping centre on Patrick Street, Blacktown, about 10am following reports of an armed offender.
Witnesses said the woman sought refuge in discount retailer The Reject Shop. Photo: Seven Network
Officers from Blacktown were told a woman had allegedly been stabbed multiple times.
A 79-year-old woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics. She was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and remained there on Monday morning.
A 93-year-old man – believed to be known to the woman – was arrested nearby and taken to Blacktown Police Station.
He was charged with reckless wounding (DV) and two counts common assault (DV).
He was refused bail and will appear before Blacktown Local Court on Monday.
