Man's body found at Johns River

Monday, 11 November 2024 10:02:50 AM

A police investigation is underway after a man’s body was found at Johns River, approximately 36km north of Taree.

Police were called to the Pacific Highway, Johns River, about 5pm yesterday (Sunday 10 November 2024), following reports a body had been located.

Officers attached to Manning Great Lakes Police District attended and found a man deceased on a nature strip behind concrete barriers

He is yet to be formally identified, but is believed to be aged in his 30s.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

A crime scene was established, with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident ongoing.

Police are appealing for witnesses to identify a man who was reportedly seen walking southbound on the M1 Pacific Motorway between Kew and Johns River on Thursday 7 November and Sunday 10 November.

Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Manning/Great Lakes Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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