Man, 93, accused of stabbing his wife, 76, inside popular shopping centre

Man, 93, accused of stabbing his wife, 76, inside popular shopping centre Witnesses say that the woman tried to seek refuge in the Repair Shop - she has since been taken to hospital where she remains in a critical condition after the incident Police have charged a 93-year-old man who allegedly stabbed his wife in a shopping centre in Sydney, Australia. Emergency services were called to a shopping centre on Patrick Street, Blacktown, at around 10am on Sunday, October 18 following reports of an armed offender. A spokesperson for New South Wales Police stated that officers attended Westfield shopping centre in Blacktown and were told a woman had allegedly been stabbed multiple times. A 79-year-old woman was treated at the scene - witnesses say she had attempted to seek refuge in discount retailer The Reject Shop. The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene before she was transported to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition. A 93-year-old man – believed to be known to the woman – was arrested nearby and taken to Blacktown Police Station. The Daily Mail is reporting that the woman is understood to be the man's wife. A spokesperson for New South Wales Police said: "He was charged with reckless wounding (DV) and two counts common assault (DV). "He was refused bail and will appear before Blacktown Local Court tomorrow (Monday 19 October 2026)."