Two dead in separate suspected domestic violence incidents in NSW

One woman is dead and another is in hospital with serious injuries after two separate suspected domestic violence incidents in NSW in 24 hours.

A 23-year-old woman was found dead inside a home on Poinciana Street, Mullumbimby, about 11.55pm on Friday. Police were called to the home in northern NSW after reports of a domestic incident involving the woman, who is yet to be formally identified.

A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene, and has been charged with murder.

He has been refused bail and will appear before Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday.

In a separate incident, police and paramedics were called to Lurnea in Sydney’s south-west at 4.05pm on Friday after reports of a domestic assault.

A 58-year-old woman was treated at the scene and taken to Liverpool Hospital with serious head injuries.

NSW Police acting Assistant Commissioner Trent King said a weapon was found at the scene of the alleged attack.

A man known to her who had fled was located a short time later in a nearby suburb, King said.

The 60-year-old was treated by paramedics at an address on Spica Street in Sadleir before being taken to Westmead Hospital, where he died a short time later.

King said the man’s condition had deteriorated soon after he was arrested.

“The information I have at this stage is that the man was handcuffed for a short period of time,” he said.

“Then as his health declined, the handcuffs were removed at the request of NSW Ambulance so they could continue their treatment.

“There was no force from the information that I have.”

King said he stood by the actions of the officers involved.

The independent police watchdog is investigating the incident as a death in custody, with a report to be prepared for the coroner.

Most Viewed in National

Loading