A 36-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder, in relation to the alleged stabbing of a teenage girl at Dysart on Monday afternoon.
It is alleged at approximately 4.15pm, a 17-year-old girl was stabbed with a knife several times at a Beardmore Crescent address on July 18.
Acting Inspector Emma Novosel said the 17-year-old was transported to Dysart Hospital and then Mackay Base Hospital where her condition was described as critical but stable.
“I understand there were six stab wounds to the chest area of the victim,” she said.
“She required transport for treatment so they were serious injuries.”
A 36-year-old woman identified as the teenager’s mother was arrested at the Dysart residence and taken to Dysart Hospital with minor injuries.
“She was conveyed to the Dysart Hospital, for treatment of what appeared to be self-inflicted injuries, and she was later charged that evening,” Acting Inspector Novosel said.
“It was the police's priority to get her medical assistance.”
The alleged attacker was later transported to Mackay Base Hospital for medical assessment.
The Acting Inspector confirmed there was a third person at the Beardmore Crescent address, a 20-year-old male, described as an associate of the 17-year-old girl, who reportedly tried to intervene between the mother and daughter, and who called 000 for help. It is believed all three are local residents in Dysart, with the two females living at the same address.
The 36-year-old has subsequently been charged with attempted murder (domestic violence), common assault and serious assault police officer.
The common assault charge comes from the actions towards the 20-year-old male who intervened during the alleged stabbing between the two females, and the serious assault of a police officer allegedly occurred at Dysart Hospital.
“He (the 20-year-old male) was allegedly assaulted by the suspect and that’s where the common assault charge comes from.
“There were a number of triple 0 calls received, as I understand the male person who was at the address contacted police via triple 0,” the Acting Inspector said.
“The police officer didn’t require any medical treatment.”
It was unknown at the time of writing what circumstances led to the alleged attack.
“We’re looking into what caused the incident between the two women,” the Acting Inspector said.
Prior to this incident the family wasn’t known to police. Police will continue investigations in Dysart by talking to members of the community. They aren’t searching for any other persons in relation to this incident.
If anyone has information relating to the incident that could assist police, Acting Inspector Novosel encourages them to get in contact with police.
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