Police have this morning charged a 21-year-old man with murder after he allegedly fatally stabbed his partner at Kingswood yesterday.
The 21-year-old woman died despite the best efforts of paramedics, who were called to a unit block on the Great Western Highway about 1.40pm yesterday afternoon.
She had suffered two stab wounds to the chest.
By 7.10pm last night, Police had arrested a 21-year-old man – believed to be the woman’s partner – at a premises on Derby Street in Penrith.
He was questioned overnight and has this morning been charged with ‘murder – DV’.
He has been refused bail and is due to front Penrith Local Court later today.
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Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.