Man arrested following fatal stabbing - Kingswood

Monday, 08 July 2024 07:27:06 PM

A man has been arrested following a fatal stabbing at Kingswood.

About 1:40pm today (Monday 8 July 2024), emergency services were called to a home at Great Western Highway, Kingswood, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended and found a woman, aged 21, with two stab wounds to her chest.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the woman; however she died at the scene.

The woman is yet to be formally identified.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Officers were told a 22-year-old man was seen running from the area.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following extensive inquiries, about 7:10pm officers arrested a 22-year-old man at Derby Street, Penrith, without incident.

He has been taken to Penrith Police Station and is assisting with inquiries.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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