NSW: Pair injured in stabbing attack, man arrested in Hong Kong

AAP General News (Australia)
08-29-2008
NSW: Pair injured in stabbing attack, man arrested in Hong Kong

A 74-year-old man has been arrested in Hong Kong following a stabbing attack on an
elderly Sydney couple .. including a wheelchair-bound man.

Police say the attack happened just before 8am (AEST) yesterday at the couple's home
in Beverly Hills.

They say the man and woman both suffered multiple stab wounds to their back .. head
and chest and are in St George Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Police say the man boarded an international flight from Sydney after the attack ..

and an arrest warrant was sent to authorities in Hong Kong.

The 74-year-old man was arrested when he arrived at Hong Kong Airport about 1am today.

He's expected to appear before an extradition hearing in a Hong Kong court today and
be returned to New South Wales next week.

AAP RTV dr/crh

KEYWORD: WHEELCHAIR (SYDNEY)

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