Woman and two children killed in Campbelltown, south-west Sydney, domestic violence attack
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A man has been arrested after his partner and two children were killed in a domestic violence attack that has been described as one of the most brutal attacks faced by senior police.
The 48-year-old man was detained at the family’s Campbelltown home just before 8pm on Monday after calling Triple Zero to report an incident to police. His partner, who was in his mid-40s, and the children, both under 10, were found suffering from cuts and other serious injuries in several rooms.
“It was a particularly violent crime scene,” Acting Superintendent Michael Moroney said Monday night.
Moroney said detectives found several items in the home that “could be of interest in terms of injuries.” No firearm was found in the house.
Moroney said the man was not known to police and had no criminal record. He was expected to be formally interviewed Monday night and was cooperating with investigators. The family was not known to police and had no previous contact with the Department of Communities and Justice.
“I can reassure the public that domestic violence is a top priority for NSW Police and we will continue to do so.” [arresting alleged] DV offenders,” Moroney said.
Police cordoned off a section of Raymond Avenue surrounding the home while investigators canvassed the scene and interviewed neighbors. It is believed no one else was in the house at the time of the alleged attack.
The deaths came after 865 people were charged during a statewide rampage as part of the latest version of Operation Amarok, which targets domestic and family violence. Officers laid more than 2,000 charges in four days.
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Daniel Lo Surdo is a breaking news reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. He previously ran The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age’s national news live blog.Connect via email.
