On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, a 10-year-old boy was stabbed in the neck at a home in Sydney's south-west. The boy was taken to hospital in a critical condition and is currently undergoing surgery.
The incident occurred at a home in the suburb of Austral. Police were called to the scene at around 3:30 pm and found the boy with a stab wound to his neck. The boy's mother was also at the home at the time of the incident and is assisting police with their inquiries.
The boy's father, who was not at the home at the time of the incident, spoke to reporters outside the hospital on Tuesday night. He said that his son was a kind and gentle boy and that he was devastated by what had happened. He also said that he wanted justice for his son.
Police have not yet released any information about the suspect or the motive for the stabbing. However, they have said that they are investigating the incident and are following several leads.
The local community has been shocked by the incident. A vigil was held for the boy on Tuesday night, and a number of people have taken to social media to express their condolences and support for the boy's family.
This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the boy's family and friends at this difficult time.