A critical incident investigation has been declared after the death of a man in the State's north.
About 9.35am on Sunday 12 April 2026, emergency services were called to a unit on Ocean Street, Mereweather, following reports of a concern for welfare, however, were unable to raise the occupant.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District continued inquiries.
Today (Tuesday 14 April 2026), police reattended the unit and located a 46-year-old man deceased inside the property.
A crime scene has been established and a Critical Incident Team from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
