A father who went to work believing his wife was taking their three children on a picnic instead received the news no parent expects.
Police allege the 42-year-old mother had driven the children to a quiet street in the Blue Mountains, where she stabbed them before turning the knife on herself about 1pm on Sunday.
7NEWS understands a cyclist came across the vehicle with its doors open and found the woman bleeding.
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A father who went to work believing his wife was taking their three children on a picnic instead received the news no parent expects.
The father of the Kenyan family was at work on Sunday when he received a call telling him one of his children was dead, while his two other children and wife were fighting for life.
Police allege the 42-year-old mother had driven the children to a quiet street in the Blue Mountains, where she stabbed them before turning the knife on herself about 1pm on Sunday.
The children were strapped into their car seats when the alleged attack unfolded in Valley Heights.
7NEWS understands a cyclist came across the vehicle with its doors open and found the woman bleeding.
Police confirmed on Monday that the woman’s injuries were believed to be self-inflicted and identified her as the suspect in the alleged attack on the children.
Advice and counselling for men concerned about their use of family violence: Men’s Referral Service, 1300 766 491.
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