The bodies of eight children have been found
in a house in Australia in what police say
was a mass stabbing.
A 34-year-old woman is now in hospital suffering
serious injuries, she's thought to be the
mother of most of the children, who were aged
between 18 months and 15 years.
Local police in Cairns gathered evidence at
the scene.
Upon arrival they've attended to a woman who's suffering from stab wounds. Police were
then called to the scene. Currently we have
approximately eight deceased persons have
been located in the address.
These persons range from probably around 18
months to 15 years of age. Currently we have
a crime scene established.
We have all their investigative police resources
here.
We're engaged in the scientific and scene
of crime.
Police chiefs have sealed off the street and
say investigators could be at the house for
several days.
