Sydney man charged after allegedly trying to murder partner with large knife

Woman, 54, is in hospital in a serious condition after her throat was allegedly cut at Fairfield home

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A Sydney man will remain in custody for at least two weeks after allegedly trying to murder his partner with a large knife.

Nazar Younan, 57, was arrested on Monday morning after police allege he cut the throat of his partner, aged 54, in their Fairfield home.