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Police allege mother responsible for Blue Mountains stabbing attack on three children that left one dead

The Guardian UK Monday 21 September 2026, 02:12 UTC By Ima Caldwell and AAP 1 min read
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Bystanders found all four on the side of the road at Valley Heights on Sunday with stabbing injuriesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have alleged that a mother was behind a stabbing attack on three young children that left one dead and two others fighting for their lives in hospital. The woman, aged in her 40s, is also in a critical condition.

Bystanders found all four on the side of the road at Valley Heights on Sunday with stabbing injuries

Police have alleged that a mother was behind a stabbing attack on three young children that left one dead and two others fighting for their lives in hospital.

The woman, aged in her 40s, is also in a critical condition.

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