Teen charged over pregnant woman’s stabbing at Mt Colah
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman in her home in Sydney’s north did not apply for bail today and will remain in custody.
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A 14-YEAR-OLD boy charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman in her home in Sydney’s north did not apply for bail today and will remain in custody.
Pei-Jiun Cheah, who is seven months’ pregnant, is in a stable condition at Royal North Shore Hospital after being stabbed multiple times in the chest and abdomen in the attack at her Mt Colah home on Thursday night.
The teenager was found with hand injuries after the alleged attack and underwent surgery himself later in the evening.
He was charged with attempted murder, special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence, and wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The teen, who cannot be identified, did not apply for bail and it was formally refused when his matter was heard at Parramatta Children’s Court today.
He did not make an appearance via audio visual link and there were no family members at the court.
His Legal Aid lawyer Matt Dimech made no further statement.
He will remain in custody to appear at Surry Hills Children’s Court on September 25.
Ms Pei-Jiun Cheah’s family issued a brief statement last night requesting privacy “during this distressing time”.
“This was a senseless, terrible, and random act of violence inflicted on a pregnant mother,” the statement read.
“All the family are now solely focused on her recovery and will not be making any further statements to the media after this time.
“We can confirm that Pei-Jiun is in a stable condition, including the child she is carrying, and is being closely monitored by the excellent doctors and health care professionals at Royal North Shore Hospital.”