Man, 93, charged after woman allegedly stabbed at Blacktown shopping centre

The 79-year-old woman is in hospital, and the man is due to face Blacktown Local Court today, police said.

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A 93-year-old man has been charged after a 79-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed inside a shopping centre in Sydney's west. It happened at Westpoint Shopping Centre in Blacktown on Sunday morning, New South Wales Police said. Police said the woman is believed to be known to the man. 7NEWS reported she is his wife. Police said the woman was in a serious condition. 7NEWS reported she was taken to Westmead Hospital. Police said the man was arrested soon after. He has been charged with reckless wounding and two counts of common assault. Police have listed all three as domestic violence offences. He was refused bail. He is due to face Blacktown Local Court today. Police have not named the man or the woman. It is not yet known what happened before the alleged attack. The case is now before the court, so police have released few other details. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.