Woman accused of attempted murder of child pleads not guilty in Launceston court
Bonny Rose Ewart pleaded not guilty to attempting to murder a five-year-old boy with a knife in January 2026.
Bonny Rose Ewart, 33, appeared in Launceston Magistrates Court on October 30, entering a not-guilty plea to attempted murder. The child, known to Ewart, suffered knife injuries and was taken to hospital in serious condition shortly before midnight on January 19, 2026.
Police flew the child to Melbourne for medical treatment. Ewart was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A psychiatric assessment was conducted in 2026. Her defence lawyer said she would apply for bail at the next court date on November 16.
The case is expected to move to Tasmania's Supreme Court.
- Bonny Rose Ewart, 33, from Ravenswood
- Accused woman
- Five-year-old boy sustained knife injuries
- Victim age and injury
- January 19, 2026, shortly before midnight
- Incident date and time
Why it mattersThe court process advances toward trial on a serious charge; bail outcome will determine if she is held or released pending court proceedings.
AustraliaA serious crime case in Tasmania will progress through the state's court system; the community will learn whether bail is granted at the November hearing.
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