A woman is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing a 10-year-old girl.

A tragic incident has shaken the peaceful community of Lake Macquarie in the NSW Hunter region. It was reported that a teenage girl has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her 10-year-old sister at their home in Boolaroo. The emergency services received a call around 3:45 pm yesterday and rushed to the scene, which was about 20km away from Newcastle.

Upon arrival, paramedics found the young victim with multiple stab wounds and despite their efforts, she couldn't be saved. The whole neighborhood was in shock and disbelief as the news spread quickly. The 17-year-old sister was arrested and taken to the Belmont Police Station for further investigation.

Local detectives worked tirelessly throughout the night to gather evidence and piece together what had happened. The teenage girl has now been officially charged with murder and will appear in court today. The police are still trying to determine the exact weapon used in the attack, but it is believed to be a sharp object.

Superintendent Tracy Chapman, the Commander of Lake Macquarie Police District, expressed her sorrow over the incident. She mentioned that the 10-year-old had sustained multiple stab wounds to her upper body and that the weapon used was a sharp instrument. The Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Daniel Doherty, also described the incident as "tragic" and stated that it was unthinkable for something like this to happen to a child.

As the investigation continues, Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos of NSW Police has urged the community to come forward with any information they have. He also mentioned that violent crimes, often involving the use of knives, were a growing concern and that the police would continue to take action within the laws.

The whole community is in shock and mourning over the loss of the young girl. It's a heartbreaking and unimaginable situation, and the police are working tirelessly to bring justice for the victim and her family. If anyone has any information about this incident, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Let's all come together and support each other during this difficult time.

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