Police say the 39-year-old victim was knifed in the neck, head, and back in the car park outside Crunch Fitness at Alexandria on May 8, 2024, after her assailant lay in wait. The 40-year-old suspect is believed to be a former partner of the victim and someone known to police for previous domestic violence offenses. Video via AAP.

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