The death of a five-year-old boy stabbed 76 times by his father has prompted recommendations for heightened availability of mental health services within the community.
The child, known for legal reasons as JY, was stabbed by his father and died at Westmead Children’s Hospital on the morning of June 8, 2018.
An autopsy found stab wounds on the boy’s chest, arms, and legs, as well as scattered bruises on his legs.
JY was born in 2012. He enjoyed spending time at his grandfather’s workshop, developed a keen interest in cars, loved spending time with his family and was popular in his neighbourhood….