A 47-year-old man faces serious charges following the brutal stabbing murder of two individuals in northwest Sydney early Sunday morning. New South Wales Police confirmed that emergency services were summoned to a residence on Illabo Street in Quakers Hill at approximately 5 a.m. after neighbors reported a loud commotion.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a critically injured 30-year-old man on the footpath, while a 38-year-old woman was found deceased inside the kitchen. Both victims had suffered multiple stab wounds, with the identity of the woman revealed as Anaseini Waqavuki. Her death has sparked widespread grief throughout the Fijian community, where tributes and messages of mourning have flooded social media platforms.
The injured man received immediate medical attention from NSW Ambulance paramedics before being transported to Liverpool Hospital in critical condition. Tragically, he did not survive and succumbed to his injuries later that morning. The police identified the suspect as Waqavuki’s former partner, who surrendered himself at Blacktown Police Station around 5:30 a.m. He has been charged with two counts of murder.
As investigators continue to delve into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, authorities are calling on anyone with information to come forward. The suspect is anticipated to appear in court in New South Wales. This alarming event has again highlighted the pressing issue of domestic violence, igniting discussions about the need for more robust measures to protect victims and prevent such horrific acts in the future. The community’s rallying support for the victims signifies a collective resolve to combat domestic violence.