Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of woman on Easter Sunday

A man charged with stabbing his partner to death during a domestic violence incident on Easter Sunday has been named.

A man charged with murder after allegedly stabbing his partner to death at his Sydney apartment on Sunday has been named.

Police were called to a unit block on Church Avenue in Mascot, south of the city, following reports of an alleged domestic violence-related incident just after 6pm Sunday.

The body of a woman, believed to be aged 59, was found with multiple stab wounds and died at the scene.

Anthony “Tony” Eriksen was arrested and taken to Mascot Police Station where he was charged with murder.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Eriksen has been charged with the murder of his partner. Picture: LinkedIn

Emergency services were called to the apartment building in Mascot on Sunday night. Picture NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

It has been revealed Mr Eriksen, 61, and the woman were in a relationship.

Police set up a crime scene at the apartment building, with specialist forensic police examining the scene well into Monday morning.

Mr Eriksen’s social media profiles describe him as a “food nutrient educator” with a Master of Business Administration.

His LinkedIn says he uses “Healthy Dietary Guidelines” to empower people to “learn how to manage healthy food choices”.

According to his profile, he previously worked as a fund manager with positions at the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, Woolworths, Rio Tinto, the Department of Defence and Deloitte.

The building, called Mascot Square, was rocked on Sunday night. Picture NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard

The 61-year-old was an active member of the local community, campaigning for health and parking spaces.

Tenants who have lived at the building for about a year, Jason and Juan Sugiharto, told NCA NewsWire they didn’t hear or see anything on Sunday night.

They said the area was “generally very safe” and only found out about the stabbing on Monday morning.

The pair said it makes “them feel strange” but they still feel safe as this has “never happened before”.

He faced Parramatta Bail Court on Monday, where he did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.

Mr Eriksen will return to court on April 20.

Originally published as Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of woman on Easter Sunday