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NSW Police Expect Mother Charged After Son’s Death

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC · How we work

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NSW Police expect the mother to be charged with murder of her son and attempted murder of her children.
The boy died at the scene and his siblings were taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
The mother, in her 40s, is in critical condition after self-inflicted stab wounds while under police guard.
Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna said more health, education and justice services are needed to prevent escalation.

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NSW Police expect the mother to be charged with murder of her son and attempted murder of her children.
The boy died at the scene and his siblings were taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
The mother, in her 40s, is in critical condition after self-inflicted stab wounds while under police guard.
Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna said more health, education and justice services are needed to prevent escalation.