A man has been charged with murder after an elderly woman was fatally stabbed at a Bondi unit.

7NEWS, Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian + 4 more · Australia

19 Sept 20267 outlets

What it means

A 47-year-old man, Sergei Mitnik, has been charged with murder after a 90-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in a Bondi Beach unit on 19 September 2026. Police allege the killing was a domestic violence incident, and the accused did not apply for bail when he appeared in court the next day.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is solid, based directly on a NSW Police media release and confirmed by multiple reputable outlets (7NEWS, Guardian, SMH, ABC). The reporting sits close to the primary source, with no contradictory information.

How new

Genuinely new, reported on 19-20 September 2026.

Past coverage

We covered the initial report of the woman's death on 20 September 2026, before the murder charge was laid.

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