The bodies of eight children and a woman who was severely injured by knife wounds were found on Friday, December 19, in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. According to the Associated Press, Australian police have stated that the injured 34-year-old woman is likely the mother of seven of the children and related to the other child. The deceased children were aged between 18 months and 15 years. Police reported that they responded to reports about a house where the 34-year-old woman and the bodies of the children were found. The Associated Press quoted Australian police as saying that the manner of the children's deaths is unclear, but Agence France-Presse reported that all the children were killed by knife wounds. Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister of Australia, referred to the incident as a 'shocking tragedy.' Meanwhile, public opinion in Australia is still reeling from the shock of last week's hostage situation in Sydney. Police have stated that no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the incident. The 34-year-old woman has been transferred to the hospital and her general condition has been reported as stable.
Bodies of Eight Children Found in a House in Australia
Eight children were found dead in a house in Cairns, Australia, alongside a severely injured woman believed to be their mother. The incident has shocked the Australian public, especially following a recent hostage crisis in Sydney. The police are investigating but have not identified any suspects.
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📰 What Happened
Eight children were found dead in a house in Cairns, Australia, alongside a severely injured woman believed to be their mother. The police are investigating the incident but have not identified any suspects.
- The children were aged between 18 months and 15 years.
- The injured woman is believed to be the mother of seven of the children.
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Australia is currently dealing with heightened public anxiety due to recent violent incidents, including a hostage crisis in Sydney.
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