Fatal stabbing - South West Rocks

An investigation is underway after a fatal stabbing on the state's Mid North Coast yesterday.

About 8.15pm (Thursday 28 April 2022), emergency services were called to a home on Gilbert Cory Street, South West Rocks, about 40km north east of Kempsey, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and found a 39-year-old male occupant of the home deceased.

A crime scene was established and an investigation commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following inquiries, a 73-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Kempsey Police Station.

Investigations are continuing.

The two men were known to each other.

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