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Son Kills Father in Easter Weekend Tragedy
3 Apr
Summary
- Man arrested after allegedly stabbing father to death.
- Incident occurred in Sydney's west on Thursday evening.
- Accused unknowingly learned of father's death in court.
A man faces a murder charge following an alleged domestic violence incident that resulted in his father's death. Emergency services responded to a stabbing report in Emu Plains, Sydney, on Thursday evening, finding John Clark, 58, with multiple stab wounds. He could not be revived.
His son, Evan Davis Clark, 30, was arrested at the residence and subsequently charged with murder. Unaware his father had succumbed to his injuries, Clark appeared in court on Friday. The magistrate informed him of his father's death during the proceedings. Clark did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
Police allege the pair had been drinking and play-fighting before the stabbing. Detectives are continuing their investigation into the tragic event, which occurred just before the Easter long weekend. The community expressed shock at the violence in their typically quiet street.
