Man charged over attempt murder of ex-girlfriend

  •  A man has been charged with attempted murder after alleged domestic attack
  • Police allege the man strangled his ex-partner with the intention of killing her
  •  Police commenced CPR on the woman and she is now fighting for life in hospital

A mother is fighting for life with critical injuries after allegedly being strangled by her ex-partner.

Lance Michael Pearce, 34, has been charged by police following the alleged attack on Tuesday night which has left Blair Dalton, 35, suffering critical injuries.

The alleged attack happened at Ms Dalton’s home in Ettalong Beach, on the Central Coast, according to police who were called to the property at 7.10pm. 

Blair Dalton, pictured left, is fighting for life in hospital after her partner, Lance Pearce, allegedly tried to strangle her

According to The Daily Telegraph Pearce, dressed in white forensic overalls, was heard saying ‘no, no’ and ‘is she all right, she has to be all right’ from the dock.

He will return to court on November 24, after a psychiatric assessment.

Police commenced CPR on Ms Dalton until paramedics arrived. She was rushed to Gosford Hospital where she remained on Wednesday in a critical condition.

Pearce is due to appear in Gosford Local Court on Wednesday. 

The woman is now recovering from the alleged attack in Gosford Hospital

The woman is now recovering from the alleged attack in Gosford Hospital

The alleged attack happened at the mother's home in Ettalong Beach, on the Central Coast, according to police who were called to the property at 7.10pm

The alleged attack happened at the mother’s home in Ettalong Beach, on the Central Coast, according to police who were called to the property at 7.10pm

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