Thetimes UK reports eight brothers and sisters, aged 18 months to 15 years, found dead in what looks like mass stabbing at a property in the far northern Australian city of Cairns.
Queensland Police made the discovery after being called to the scene following reports of a badly injured 34–year-old woman in the city’s Manoora district. The woman, who was suffering multiple stab wounds to her upper body and neck was taken to hospital where she is assisting police.
Police released few details Friday because the investigation was in its early stages, but said there was no danger to the community.
Queensland Police made the discovery after being called to the scene following reports of a badly injured 34–year-old woman in the city’s Manoora district. The woman, who was suffering multiple stab wounds to her upper body and neck was taken to hospital where she is assisting police.
Police released few details Friday because the investigation was in its early stages, but said there was no danger to the community.
"As it stands at the moment, there's no need for the public to be concerned about this other than the fact that it's a tragic, tragic event," Cairns Detective Inspector Bruno Asnicar told reporters. "The situation is well controlled."
Lisa Thaiday, who said she was the woman's cousin, told the Associated Press that the children were all siblings and that the woman was their mother.
Thaiday said another sibling, a 20-year-old man, came home and found his brothers and sisters dead inside the house. Police were combing the interior of the home for evidence Friday.
"These events are extremely distressing for everyone of course, and police officers aren't immune from that. We're human beings as well," Asnicar said.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott called news of the crime heartbreaking. "All parents would feel a gut-wrenching sadness at what has happened. This is an unspeakable crime,"
The deaths of the eight children come on the heels of a deadly 16-hour hostage situation in Sydney on Monday that shocked the largely peaceful nation and left two hostages and a gunman dead.
"These are trying days for our country," Abbott said. "Tonight, there will be tears and prayers across our country for these children."
"My thoughts are with the Queensland Police and all who have to respond to this terrible situation," he added.
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