Woman suffers fatal stab wound; man arrested in Merrylands

A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in Merrylands tonight.

About 10.15pm (Monday 4 February 2019), a 73-year-old man attended Merrylands Police Station where he spoke with police.

As a result of that conversation, the man was taken into custody and officers then attended a home on Leigh Street. Merrylands.

Officers entered the home where they found a 63-year-old woman suffering a wound to her chest.

Attempts were made to revive the woman, however, she died at the scene.

A crime scene has been established while detectives from Cumberland Police Area Command conduct a full investigation.

The man has now been taken to Granville Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

It's believed the man and woman were married.

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