A quiet evening in the historic town of Windsor was shattered by a horrific incident that has left a community reeling. A 27-year-old mother stands accused of attempting to murder her two young daughters by throwing them into the Hawkesbury River.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene after frantic reports from witnesses. Upon arrival, police and paramedics found the two girls, aged just seven months and two years, being heroically comforted by members of the public who had rushed to their aid.
The elder child was reportedly retrieved from the water by a quick-thinking bystander, while the infant was found cradled in the arms of another local resident on the riverbank. Both children were immediately treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for shock and exposure. Miraculously, they sustained no physical injuries and were transported to hospital for further observation, where they remain in a stable condition.
A Mother in Custody
The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons to protect the identity of the children, was arrested at the scene. She was taken to a local hospital for mandatory assessment before being transferred to Penrith Police Station.
"She has since been charged with two counts of attempted murder and is being refused bail," a NSW Police spokesperson confirmed. The accused is expected to face Parramatta Bail Court today, where the full weight of the allegations will be heard.
Community Left in Shock
The event has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community of Windsor. Local residents have expressed their disbelief and horror, with many praising the bravery of those who intervened. The swift actions of the bystanders are believed to have averted an unimaginable tragedy.
An investigation into the precise circumstances surrounding the event is ongoing, led by detectives from the Hawkesbury Police Area Command. Authorities are working to understand the sequence of events that led to this desperate act.
