Man charged with murder - Coffs Harbour

Friday, 04 October 2024 08:13:40 AM

A man has been charged with murder following an alleged assault in the state’s north last month.

About 4.15am on Thursday 26 September 2024, emergency services were called to Kurrajong Street, Coffs Harbour, following reports of an assault.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and found a 41-year-old man suffering injuries to his upper body.

The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital, where he later died.

An investigation into the incident commenced under Strike Force Sandbach, with assistance of State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, Mid North Coast Police District and Richmond Police District.

Following extensive inquiries, police arrested a 24-year-old man on Azalea Avenue, Coffs Harbour, about 4.20pm yesterday (Thursday 3 October 2024).

He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where he was charged with murder.

He was refused bail to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court today (Friday 4 October 2024).

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