Friday 10 May 2019

Woman Charged Over Cessnock Stabbing

BY MADELAINE MCNEILL

A woman has been charged over a stabbing at Cessnock last weekend.

On Sunday, May 5th, an argument broke out between two women, aged 25 and 33, at a licensed premises on Vincent Street.

The 33-year-old was evicted but later returned to the premises as the 25-year-old was leaving, when it's alleged she stabbed the younger woman several times in the back and face.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and released the next day.

Following extensive inquiries, the alleged attacker attended Cessnock Police Station around 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon where she was charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.