A man will face court after the body of a woman was found in the state's north.
Just after 8pm yesterday (Saturday 18 April 2026), emergency services were called to a home on Merrigum Street, Windale, following reports of a concern for welfare.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find the body of woman – believed to be aged in her 40s.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attempted to treat the woman; however, she could not be revived.
She has yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene has been established, and investigations have commenced.
A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with murder (DV).
He was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 today (Sunday 19 April 2026).
