Newcastle stabbing: woman killed and man arrested after alleged domestic violence incident

Woman, 21, dies after police called to a home unit in Crebert Street, Mayfield

A woman is dead and a man in custody following an alleged domestic violence-related stabbing in Newcastle, police say.

Officers were called to a home unit in Crebert Street, Mayfield, about 10.40pm on Friday in response to reports a man had broken into the flat.