Woman fighting for life in Liverpool hospital after being stabbed in her own home Police at the scene in Punchbowl. A WOMAN is in a critical condition after being stabbed in an apparent domestic altercation in Sydney's west. Police were called to a house on Kensington Street, Punchbowl around 5.30pm following reports of a home invasion. It is believed neighbours raised the alarm after hearing screams from the single-storey house. A stand-off situation evolved, with a man inside the house refusing to exit. At 6.30pm police forced their way into the house and found a woman "lying on the floor bleeding." A child, who police say is "around six years old," witnessed the attack and was taken from the scene by ambulance. The child did not appear to be injured physically but was taken by paramedics due to their distressed state. It remains unclear if the child, who witnessed the horrifying attack, is related to the victim or her attacker. A male alleged offender was arrested at the scene and taken into custody at Campsie police station. Kensington Street was last night blocked off to pedestrians and vehicles as detectives scoured a large crime scene. Police are attempting to comfort the child and will interview them when they become able to speak.