Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder following an investigation into an alleged fatal stabbing in Lake Macquarie earlier this year.
Shortly after 4am on Sunday 19 April 2026, emergency services were called to Montgomery Street, Argenton, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find a 38-year-old man had been stabbed.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.
A crime scene was established by local police before the investigation was handed to State Crime Command's Homicide Squad under Strike Force Blave.
Following extensive inquiries, including a CCTV appeal, about 6am today (Wednesday 15 July 2026) strike force detectives executed search warrants in Birmingham Gardens, Waratah and Windale.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Birmingham Gardens and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with murder.
He was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Local Court 2 tomorrow (Thursday 16 July 2026).
Strike Force Blave inquiries are ongoing.
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