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Emily Woods

Son of slain mother recalls father chasing him with axe

Dinush Kurera admits killing his estranged wife but has pleaded not guilty to murder. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

A teen has recalled the moment his father "in a rage" allegedly repeatedly slashed his mother with an axe and then turned the weapon on him when he tried to run for help.

Dinush Kurera's 19-year-old son gave evidence to a Supreme Court jury on Thursday about the evening his father killed his mum in their family home.

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