A man has been arrested following an incident yesterday where a women was stabbed outside of a Sydney gym.

The 39-year-old woman was rushed to hospital in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed multiple times in the upper body, outside of Crunch Fitness in Alexandria. The man charged is believed to be a former partner to the victim.

“About 7.50am today (Thursday 9 May 2024) a 45-year-old man presented to Dee Why Police Station where he was subsequently arrested and taken to Manly Police Station,” NSW Police said in a statement.

Detective Superintendent Rodney Hart said the man was known to police for domestic violence related offences. He carried out the attack with a kitchen-style knife and stabbed the victim multiple times.

“This was a targeted attack,” Hart said.

The incident comes after a series of recent stabbings in Sydney and calls for tougher action on domestic violence in Australia.

If you are seeking help or support in relation to family or domestic violence, please call the national hotline 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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