A man will face court today charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Newcastle at the weekend.
Police will allege the man stabbed young mother Mackenzie Anderson, 21, multiple times at a unit in the city's north-west on Friday night.
Paramedics were called to the home in Mayfield but Ms Anderson died at the scene.
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Officers arrested a man, 22, who was taken to hospital for treatment for a hand injury.
Yesterday, police charged him with murder, entering a dwelling with intent and breaching an apprehended domestic violence order.
He will face Newcastle Local Court today.
Ms Anderson leaves behind a one-year-old son.
National Domestic Violence Service: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732).
If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).