Minister recalls horror alleged stabbing

Minister recalls horror alleged stabbing

Linda Burney has described the second she comforted the household of a lady who died after being allegedly stabbed exterior a Darwin resort.

The federal Indigenous Australians Minister stated her workers tried to avoid wasting the 51-year-old girl’s life after she stumbled into the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel looking for assistance on Friday evening.

A 56-year-old man has since been charged with homicide.

The sufferer had run into the reception space of the resort after allegedly struggling a stab wound round 6pm, NT police stated.

Ms Burney stated workers from her workplace and the resort rushed to assistance from the lady whereas comforting family members.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to the woman’s family and her loved ones,” Ms Burney stated in a press release.

“I want to thank the hotel staff, the Northern Territory Police and the paramedics who attended.”

The girl was rushed to Royal Darwin Hospital with life-threatening accidents however died a short while later.

In a press release, NT Police stated the accused was arrested on the scene.

“CCTV operators were able to direct police to the man, who was still in the area, and he was arrested without incident,” they stated.

He is listed to seem earlier than court docket on Monday.

Speaking on Sky News, Assistant Minister Malarndirri McCarthy described the dying as a “terrible day” for the nation.

“Yesterday was a terrible day …. so many thoughts and feelings for the family and also those present on the evening, the hotel staff, staff of Linda Burney who were present and the paramedics,” the NT Labor senator stated.

“It’s a reminder of the violence women suffer every week.”

Source: www.news.com.au