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Child killed in Waratah Road stabbing, three injured

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 7:59 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Police say a stabbing on Waratah Road, Valley Heights killed one child and injured three others.
The two surviving children are believed to be under five years old.
Members of the public performed first aid while calling emergency services.
All victims were taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
Police set a crime scene, said no suspects are sought, and urged anyone with dash-cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.

History

Historical Context

The 13 March 1996 Dunblane massacre, where Thomas Hamilton killed 16 children and a teacher, sparked the Snowdrop Petition and the 1997 Firearms (Amendment) Acts that banned private handguns across Great Britain. The recent stabbing on Waratah Road in Valley Heights, which left one child dead and three injured, revives those longstanding calls for tighter weapon controls and community emergency training.

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Story summary

Police say a stabbing on Waratah Road, Valley Heights killed one child and injured three others.
The two surviving children are believed to be under five years old.
Members of the public performed first aid while calling emergency services.
All victims were taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
Police set a crime scene, said no suspects are sought, and urged anyone with dash-cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.

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