A man has died after being found critically injured in a home near Newcastle this morning.
Emergency services were called to a unit block on Darby Street, Cooks Hill, about 3.20am today (Wednesday 10 December 2025), following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and found a 53-year-old man inside a home unit.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.
His death is being treated as suspicious.
A crime scene has been established and detectives from Newcastle City Police District have commenced an investigation.They are being assisted by State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
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.
