Woman dies after alleged domestic violence attack at a Redfern unit

  • Woman found with head injuries at Redfern unit
  • She died from her injuries days later on Monday 

By AIDAN WONDRACZ FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

Published: | Updated:

A woman has suffered fatal head injuries in an alleged domestic violence attack.

Lauren Hopkins, 47, was found with head injuries on the 16th floor of a unit block on Morehead Street at Redfern, inner Sydney, at 4.30pm on Saturday.

She was treated by paramedics at the scene and rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.

NSW Police released a statement on Tuesday that Ms Hopkins died in hospital at about 5.40pm on Monday.

Her 30-year-old son Mitchell Hopkins was arrested and taken to Mascot Police Station following the incident.

He was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent (DV).

He will face court on July 10 and undergo a mental health assessment while he remains in custody. 

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Lauren Hopkins, 47, was found with head injuries on the 16th floor of a unit block on Morehead Street at Redfern, in Sydney , at 4.30pm on Saturday 

Ms Hopkin’s son Mitchell was arrested and taken to Mascot Police Station following the incident

Read More

  • Related Posts

    Horror as a woman is bitten by shark at Kurrajong Campground, Exmouth

    Woman attacked by shark on Saturday Man attacked at nearby beach four days ago  READ MORE: Windsurfer mauled to death in shark attack By ZAK WHEELER, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 03:36…

    Alleged drunk driver plows into Arizona Christmas parade, killing 3-year-old boy

    A Christmas parade in a small Arizona desert town ended in horror when an alleged drunk driver plowed into spectators, killing a three-year-old boy, shattering a holiday celebration on the…

    You Missed

    Horror as a woman is bitten by shark at Kurrajong Campground, Exmouth

    • By poster
    • April 10, 2026
    • 1 views
    Horror as a woman is bitten by shark at Kurrajong Campground, Exmouth

    Queen Mary and King Frederik touch down in Uluru for first public appearance of historic six-day Aussie tour

    • By poster
    • April 10, 2026
    • 1 views
    Queen Mary and King Frederik touch down in Uluru for first public appearance of historic six-day Aussie tour

    How I became an accidental war correspondent: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS on how disaster followed him from Ukraine’s frontlines to LA’s wildfires

    • By poster
    • April 10, 2026
    • 1 views
    How I became an accidental war correspondent: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS on how disaster followed him from Ukraine’s frontlines to LA’s wildfires

    Missile strikes inside US embassy compound in Baghdad as Trump’s Iran war spirals: Live Updates

    • By poster
    • April 10, 2026
    • 1 views
    Missile strikes inside US embassy compound in Baghdad as Trump’s Iran war spirals: Live Updates

    The Full Banksy! Chance to see recreation of all 200 colourful works by famous street artist for first time in display which has wowed millions

    • By poster
    • April 10, 2026
    • 1 views
    The Full Banksy! Chance to see recreation of all 200 colourful works by famous street artist for first time in display which has wowed millions

    Death of John Alford ‘not suspicious’ as London’s Burning star’s body found in jail weeks after being imprisoned for sexually abusing two young girls

    Death of John Alford ‘not suspicious’ as London’s Burning star’s body found in jail weeks after being imprisoned for sexually abusing two young girls