Police arrest 47-year-old man over alleged domestic stabbing at Hendon, woman left in ‘critical condition’

Neighbours have expressed their shock as a woman has been left fighting for life after an alleged domestic abuse stabbing.

A western suburbs mother is fighting for life after being stabbed during a violent domestic assault at her home at Hendon. Picture: 7NEWS

Concerned neighbours have paid tribute to a woman who was stabbed during an alleged domestic assault in the western suburbs.

Police and ambulance crews were called to a home on Avro Ave, Hendon just after 12.15pm on Saturday after reports a 47-year-old woman had been stabbed.

A woman is fighting for life after a stabbing in the western suburbs. Picture: Kelly Barnes

SAPOL said officers arrested a man at the scene. Picture: Kelly Barnes  

SA Police said officers arrested a 47-year-old man at the scene and charged him with attempted murder, cause serious harm and a breach of intervention order.
Shocked residents said the woman had only been in the neighbourhood for a month.
“They’ve been a really good, quite, nice people” a neighbour said.

“She seems really lovely, we’ve had no issues with them.

“Something like this is always a shock, especially when it’s on your street.”

Another neighbour said the alleged domestic violence attack had rocked the tight-knit street.

“It’s a massive shock, we’re hoping she pulls through.” he said.

Neighbours say the stabbing on Avro Ave has rocked the neighbourhood. Picture: Brenton Edwards

He was refused police bail and will appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Police urged anyone with information to anonymously contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.

Originally published as Police arrest 47-year-old man over alleged domestic stabbing at Hendon, woman left in ‘critical condition’