Woman Charged with Threatening Paramedics in Sydney’s Inner West

A woman in Sydney’s Inner West has been charged after allegedly threatening paramedics with a knife during a welfare check on National Street, Rozelle. The incident occurred around 8:15 PM yesterday, when emergency services responded to concerns about the woman’s wellbeing. Upon arrival, two NSW Ambulance paramedics began assessing the situation but were allegedly threatened with a knife by the woman, prompting them to retreat and call for police assistance. Officers from the Leichhardt Police Area Command arrived swiftly and took the woman into custody without further incident. While shaken

A woman in Sydney’s Inner West has been charged after allegedly threatening paramedics with a knife during a welfare check on National Street, Rozelle. The incident occurred around 8:15 PM yesterday, when emergency services responded to concerns about the woman’s wellbeing. Upon arrival, two NSW Ambulance paramedics began assessing the situation but were allegedly threatened with a knife by the woman, prompting them to retreat and call for police assistance. Officers from the Leichhardt Police Area Command arrived swiftly and took the woman into custody without further incident. While shaken, the paramedics were unharmed and resumed their duties. The woman faces charges including assaulting emergency personnel and wielding a weapon to intimidate. NSW Ambulance commended the paramedics’ professionalism, renewing calls for better protections for frontline responders who face high-risk situations daily. Investigations are ongoing, and the woman is set to appear in court later this month.