BY IAN CROUCH
Strike force detectives have now charged a man over the alleged murder of a 21-year-old woman at Mayfield.
Police were called to reports of an armed man breaking into a unit in Crebert Street on Friday night, arriving to find Mackenzie Anderson with multiple stab wounds and her 3-year-old child hiding nearby covered in blood.
Newcastle Police Commander, Superintendent Wayne Humphrey described the scene as "horrendous".
Despite the efforts of paramedics, Mackenzie died at the scene.
Her 22-year-old ex-partner was arrested at the scene.
He faced court on Sunday charged with murder, aggravated enter dwelling with intent and breaching an Aggravated Domestic Violence Order.
The Mayfield man has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today (Monday 28 March, 2022).
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| Mackenzie Anderson Picture: Facebook |
