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A Sydney real estate agent was recalled after being charged with attempted murder and assault for an alleged attack on two women in Sydney’s Inner West.
Karl Howard, who was reportedly born in New Zealand, allegedly struck a 27-year-old woman in the head and then attacked a 29-year-old woman with a samurai sword at a Sydney home on Ferris Street in Annandale on Monday. tomorrow (local time).
Howard, director of Ray White in Balmain, Australia, reportedly fled on foot and the women went to another house down the street to seek help.
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Karl Howard has been charged with attempted murder after two women were allegedly assaulted in Sydney
The women were treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and treated for their injuries.
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Local police determined the crime scenes and several items, including a samurai sword, were seized for forensic examination.
After patrolling the area, police arrested Howard, 44, on Macquarie Street when he was allegedly hiding behind a parked car.
During the arrest, Howard sustained a shoulder injury and was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital under police surveillance.
He now faces a series of serious charges including assault and attempted murder in Australia.
Ray White Australia issued a statement warning that he had been removed from his post.
“Ray White Balmain director Karl Howard was removed from the business on Monday pending a police investigation. The suspension has been extended until the charges against him are resolved,” a Ray White spokesman said. nine.com.au.
“The Ray White Group is an Australian family owned and operated business and expects a high level of personal conduct from its members. We do not tolerate violence in any form.
“We are concerned about the well-being of everyone involved and counseling services are offered to the staff”
Howard was denied bail and will appear in court Wednesday.
This story was originally published on Nine news and republished with permission.
