The attack took place at Onyx Espresso Bar in Newcastle, Australia.
A New Zealand man accused of stabbing a co-worker at a cafe in Newcastle, Australia, has appeared in court. Police allege Adrian Stratton, 24, first attacked the 27-year-old female chef with a frying pan, then a fire extinguisher, before stabbing her in the chest with a 30-centimetre knife, ABC News reports. Stratton had been working at the Onyx Espresso Bar as a casual dishwasher for just six weeks before the alleged attack on Wednesday.
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Adrian Stratton, 24, who had been working at the Onyx Espresso Bar in Mayfield, Newcastle as a casual dishwasher for just six weeks, yesterday allegedly attacked the cafe s 27-year-old female chef.
Police allege Mr Stratton first attacked the woman with a frying pan, then a fire extinguisher, before stabbing her in the chest with a 30-centimetre knife.
The New Zealand national appeared in Newcastle Local Court today after last night being charged with attempted murder and wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
His solicitor Mark Ramsland said his client wished to express his regret and sadness for the incident .
Kiwi dishwasher allegedly stabbed NSW chef in the chest after argument
13 May, 2021 07:03 AM
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New Zealander Adrian Stratton allegedly stabbed a chef in the chest with a 30cm kitchen knife. Photo / Google
New Zealander Adrian Stratton allegedly stabbed a chef in the chest with a 30cm kitchen knife. Photo / Google
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A New Zealander has been charged with attempted murder after a chef was found with a 30cm kitchen knife sticking out of her chest.
On Wednesday afternoon, Adrian Stratton allegedly stabbed 27-year-old Ebony Dee in the chest during an argument.
The incident occurred at Onyx Espresso in Newcastle where Dee worked as a chef and Statton worked as a dishwasher.