Boolaroo stabbing

A mother and her two young children stabbed in Boolaroo, New South Wales

A mother and her two young children are in a critical condition after being stabbed at a house in Boolaroo, New South Wales.

The incident occurred on [Date] at a home on [Street name]. The woman, in her 30s, and her two children, aged 5 and 2, were all stabbed multiple times.

Police were called to the scene and found the victims with critical injuries. All three were rushed to John Hunter Hospital, where they remain in a critical but stable condition.

A man, aged 35, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in relation to the incident.

Police believe the man and woman were known to each other.

The incident has shocked the local community, with many residents expressing their sympathy for the victims.

"This is just a tragedy," said one resident. "It's just heartbreaking to think of those kids being hurt like that."

Another resident said: "I just hope the victims pull through. This is just a senseless act of violence."

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.