An investigation is underway after a man died following a stabbing in Hamilton South this afternoon.
About 3.30pm (Saturday 11 July 2026), emergency services were called to Hassall Street, Hamilton South, following reports of a stabbing.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and found a man believed to be aged in his 40s, suffering from a stab wound.
The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Shortly thereafter, police received notification that the man had died in hospital.
A crime scene has been established which is currently undergoing forensic examination by specialist police.
An investigation by Newcastle detectives, with the assistance of the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad, has commenced.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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.
