Police arrest man in after domestic violence related stabbing in East Ryde

A man has been arrested and a woman is in hospital after a stabbing in East Ryde today.

Emergency services were called to a home on Elliott Avenue, shortly before 2am (Wednesday 15 May 2019), where they found a 50-year-old woman suffering a stab wound to her chest.

The woman was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Officers from Ryde Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced investigations.

A 53-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Ryde Police Station.

The incident is believed to be domestic violence related.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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.

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