Sefton Plaza shopping centre stabbing victim attacked by own family because of boyfriend's faith, court told

Police have told a court a 21-year-old Adelaide woman was ambushed and stabbed by members of her own family because she was dating someone outside her faith. Five people — three men and two women — have now been charged with attempted murder and unlawful detention over the alleged attack, which took place in a car park at the Sefton Plaza shopping centre on Main North Road in November 2021. Renuka presents a special report.

Source: SA Police

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