Tradie charged after woman killed

Woman Stabbed to Death
Man arrested after woman allegedly stabbed in Melbourne’s east. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui,

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in front of three teenagers in Melbourne’s east.

Emergency services were called to Cousin Dr in Bayswater shortly after 11am on Saturday after reports of a stabbing.

On arrival, Victoria Police said a 51-year-old woman was found dead in the Cousin Dr home with a man arrested a short time later and taken to hospital.

Woman Stabbed to Death
A woman has been found dead after a stabbing in Melbourne. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui,
Woman Stabbed to Death
A man found at a neighbouring home was taken to hospital under police guard. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui.

On Sunday, a police spokeswoman confirmed the man had been charged with murder and was due to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

“A 47-year-old Bayswater man was arrested a short time later at a neighbouring address and taken to hospital under police guard,” she said.

“He has since been charged with one count of murder.”

The accused man has been identified as carpenter Milorad Zaric following a brief court appearance, the Herald Sun reported.

Woman Stabbed to Death
Police cordoned off the area and a crime scene was established. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui,
Woman Stabbed to Death
The incident is being investigated by the Homicide Squad. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui.

On Saturday, Victoria Police Senior Sergeant Chris Ellway said it would be alleged the man and woman were known to each other.

He described the alleged events as a “tragic set of circumstances” and said it appeared the woman was attacked after answering her door.

According to police three teenagers witnessed the alleged incident — with one teen allegedly received a minor injury.

Mr Zaric will return to court in February.