NSW:Murder attempt charge after woman stabbed

AAP General News (Australia)
02-01-2011
NSW:Murder attempt charge after woman stabbed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing and sexually
assaulting a woman at her home on the New South Wales Central Coast.

The 47-year-old woman says a man broke into her Bateau Bay home shortly after 2am (AEDT)
on Sunday .. before sexually assaulting and stabbing her.

She was treated at her neighbours' house before being taken to hospital for treatment
of stab wounds to her face and chest.

A 21-year-old man is due to appear later today in Wyong Local Court.

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KEYWORD: ASSAULT (SYDNEY)

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