A woman will face court charged after an alleged assault in Sydney's inner west today.
About 12.15am (Thursday 9 April 2026), emergency services were called to a hospital in Camperdown, following reports of an assault.
At the scene, police attached to Inner West Police Area Command were told a woman allegedly entered the hospital and assaulted a 63-year-old man – who is known to her.
During the incident, it is alleged the man was struck with a hammer to the head, causing serious injuries.
The man remains in a critical condition.
A 46-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Newtown Police Station where she was charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
She was refused bail and will appear before Bail Division Court 6 today (Thursday 9 April 2026).
