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Daughter of couple stabbed by alleged intruder proud of parents' 'bravery'

ABC Australia · Jun 5, 2026, 5:01 AM

Key takeaways

  • The family of Diane and Keith Blessing have spoken after the couple were victims of a suspected home invasion near Torrington.
  • Keith Blessing, 75, and his wife 72-year-old Diane Blessing are recovering in a hospital on the Gold Coast after a 34-year-old man broke in and allegedly stabbed them with a knife on Friday.
  • The alleged intruder was then shot when he attempted to re-enter the home.

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The family of Diane and Keith Blessing have spoken after the couple were victims of a suspected home invasion near Torrington. (Supplied: Facebook)

Link copied Share Share article. The family of a couple who were stabbed during a suspected invasion of their home on a rural property say they are deeply traumatised by the incident.

Keith Blessing, 75, and his wife 72-year-old Diane Blessing are recovering in a hospital on the Gold Coast after a 34-year-old man broke in and allegedly stabbed them with a knife on Friday.

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