Lauren Darul, 32, remains jailed after dropping bail; faces over 50 charges, including a 2024 stabbing of a sushi chef.

Lauren Darul, 32, remains in custody after withdrawing her bail request in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court. She faces over 50 charges dating back to 2022, including a October 2 stabbing of 36-year-old sushi chef Wan Lai on Little Bourke Street, captured on CCTV. Lai suffered a collapsed lung, spent three days in hospital, and has since moved out of her CBD apartment due to fear. She is undergoing therapy and uncertain about returning to work. Darul’s case was diverted to the Assessment and Referral Court, bypassing a specialized case management list, prompting court questions. She is scheduled to return to court on November 25.