Man dies after stabbing - South Tamworth

A man has died following a stabbing in the state's northwest this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a unit block on Woodward Avenue, South Tamworth, about 3.15pm today (Sunday 18 June 2023), following reports a man had been stabbed.

Upon arrival, police located a 37-year-old man suffering a stab wound; despite efforts from police and NSW Ambulance paramedics, he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

Officers attached to Oxley Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information which may assist detectives is urged to contact police or 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. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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