Wagga Wagga Police Station. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
UPDATE: A 31-year-old man has been charged with DV murder and refused bail.
A 23-year-old woman has died after being stabbed at a home in Kooringal on Saturday morning.
Emergency services were called to a home on Ziegler Avenue about 11.45 am after reports a woman had been stabbed.
NSW Ambulance paramedics and Riverina Police District officers performed CPR on the woman, but she died at the scene.
Police have been told a man left the property before emergency services arrived.
An 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station but later released without charge.
Police said all parties were believed to be known to one another.
A crime scene has been established at the property and specialist officers are expected to examine the scene as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area, or who may have relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Wagga Wagga Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
f this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732, Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578 and Lifeline on 13 11 14. In an emergency, call triple zero.
