A man has been arrested after an incident in Lake Macquarie this morning.
About 9.50am today (Wednesday 20 August 2025), emergency services responded to reports that a man had been assaulted in the carpark of a shopping centre along the Pacific Highway, Charlestown.
The man – whose identity is currently unknown - died prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Police were informed that another man was seen running south along the Pacific Highway shortly after the incident.
Shortly after 1pm a 53-year-old man was arrested when he attended Newcastle City Police Station.
Police will address the media later today with further information.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
