Man charged over Sydney stabbing as premier hails bystanders who ‘were able to save someone’s life’

Driver charged with eight offences after allegedly stabbing his partner while driving, leading to car crash in Engadine

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The New South Wales premier has said he is blown away" by bystanders who tried to help after a Sydney driver allegedly stabbed his partner leading to a car collision, saying ordinary members of the public were able to save someone's life".

A 58-year-old man was Tasered and arrested after allegedly stabbing three people at the site of a car collision in Engadine, south of Sydney on Sunday morning. Police allege the man had been attacking his female partner, 48, with a box cutter while driving, leading to a collision with another car.

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