Investigations continuing after death of a man - Birmingham Gardens, near Newcastle

A man has died following an altercation near Newcastle overnight.

Shortly after 11pm (Thursday 27 June 2019), police were called to a home on Wilkinson Avenue, Birmingham Gardens, following reports of a domestic related incident involving two men, aged 52 and 68.

Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and found a 68-year-old man unconscious.

Both men were taken to John Hunter Hospital, where the older man later died.

A crime scene was established; inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Newcastle Police Station on 02 4929 0999 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.

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