Man charged with attempted murder following alleged hammer attack

A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly left his wife fighting for life following a violent hammer attack.

Police were called to the Cecil Hills address, in southwest Sydney, around 12.45pm Monday on reports of a domestic disturbance.

They found 54-year-old Robynne Fraley with a serious head wound that they believe was caused by a hammer.

The mother-of-four was found unconscious and bleeding at her family home. Police alleged her husband Robert fled the scene before they arrived.

Ms Fraley was taken to Liverpool Hospital for treatment and police and forensic investigators remained at the scene in Athlone Street.

Detective Inspector Ben Hopper said: "I can confirm this is a domestic violence related incident and it is currently under investigation."

Two of the woman's daughters raced home as officers fanned out across the suburb searching for the accused.

Police arrested the man who was taken to Green Valley Police Station shortly after the incident.

Soon after under police guard he was taken to Liverpool Hospital suffering head injuries.

Police have since charged a 54-year-old man with attempted murder and maliciously inflict grievous bodily harm.

The man was refused bail and will appear before Liverpool Local Court on Wednesday.

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