Sydney man charged after allegedly trying to kill partner with large knife

A 54-year-old woman is in hospital in a serious condition after her throat was allegedly cut by her 57-year-old partner in their Fairfield home

A middle-aged Sydney man is behind bars after allegedly trying to murder his partner with a large knife.

The man, 57, was arrested on Monday morning after allegedly cutting the throat of his partner, a 54-year-old woman, in their Fairfield home.