Male housemate charged with murder after woman fatally stabbed at sharehouse in Sydney’s Russell Lea

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A man has been charged with the alleged murder of his female housemate, Annette Kiss, after she was found dead with stab wounds.

Kiss, 53, was found with a slit throat and a number of upper body stab wounds inside the shared residence on Clements St in Russell Lea just after 11am on Thursday.

A member of the public called triple-0, alerting police to a suspected domestic violence incident and a woman screaming, NSW Police Superintendent Christine McDonald said on Thursday.

Police arrived at the house one minute after the call.

A 42-year-old man was arrested and taken to Burwood Police Station, NSW Police said. He was charged with one count of murder and will face court on Friday.

7NEWS understands the suspect is accused of using a samurai sword to attack Kiss.

He was one of five residents of the Russell Lea residence, all of whom were at home at the time of the alleged attack.

“We know the victim and the other housemates moved into this residence five to six weeks ago. The person of interest moved in two to three weeks ago,” McDonald said.

McDonald said the three other housemates are “obviously upset” and “extremely distressed”.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.

In an emergency, call 000. Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491.