Post by EZWarren on Dec 13, 2020 5:09:42 GMT 10
A man has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of a man near Newcastle.
Shortly after 8pm on Saturday night, a 24-year-old man allegedly entered a service station on Sandgate Road, Shortland armed with a knife.
The man allegedly confronted an employee before running from the service station – empty-handed – and entering a second service station, also on Sandgate Road.
According to NSW police the man, still armed with the knife, approached the entrance to the second service station where he was confronted by a second man, aged 54, who was also entering the centre.
A confrontation allegedly occurred between the 24-year-old and the 54-year-old, resulting in the older man suffering a fatal stab wound to his stomach.
Police have since arrested the younger man, after he allegedly ran into a nearby house. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and is assisting with inquiries. Police say initial inquiries suggest the two men are not know to each other.
Shortly after 8pm on Saturday night, a 24-year-old man allegedly entered a service station on Sandgate Road, Shortland armed with a knife.
The man allegedly confronted an employee before running from the service station – empty-handed – and entering a second service station, also on Sandgate Road.
According to NSW police the man, still armed with the knife, approached the entrance to the second service station where he was confronted by a second man, aged 54, who was also entering the centre.
A confrontation allegedly occurred between the 24-year-old and the 54-year-old, resulting in the older man suffering a fatal stab wound to his stomach.
Police have since arrested the younger man, after he allegedly ran into a nearby house. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and is assisting with inquiries. Police say initial inquiries suggest the two men are not know to each other.
