Murder Charge Laid in Frenzied Stabbing of Woman in Broome: Man, 56, Allegedly Knifed Neighbour Multiple Times in ‘Family Violence’ Tragedy
- A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder over the brutal stabbing of a 58-year-old woman in Broome, Western Australia
- Police allege the pair were known to each other and had a verbal altercation before the deadly attack
- The woman was rushed to hospital but succumbed to her injuries, with the suspect due to face court via video link today
In a shocking turn of events, a 56-year-old man has been charged with murder following the alleged stabbing of a 58-year-old woman in the Western Australian town of Broome. The brutal attack is believed to be ‘family violence’ related, with police claiming the pair were known to each other.
According to authorities, the woman was stabbed multiple times with a knife at an address on Frederick Street in Broome on Friday evening. She was rushed to hospital but tragically died from her injuries. The suspect was arrested nearby a short time later.
In a statement, police revealed that they “believe the incident is family violence related”. “It will be alleged a verbal altercation occurred between the two individuals inside the residence before the man stabbed the woman several times with a knife,” a police spokesperson said.
Forensic police spent Sunday morning scouring the property, gathering evidence in the wake of the tragedy. The man was initially charged with aggravated grievous bodily harm, but the charge was later upgraded to murder. He is due to face the Perth Magistrate’s Court via video link today.
This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Broome, with residents left reeling from the senseless act of violence. As the investigation continues, the people of Broome are mourning the loss of a life cut tragically short.