A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after an investigation by Coffs/Clarence Police District into the stabbing of a teenage boy.
Emergency services were called to Pacific Street at Corindi Beach, 26km north of Coffs Harbour, shortly after 5.40pm (Sunday 13 August 2023), and found a 16-year-old boy suffering a stab wound to his thigh.
Police rendered first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and took the boy to Coffs Harbour Health Campus; however, he died shortly after.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced under Strike Force Cored, assisted by detectives from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
About 3.30am today (Monday 14 August 2023), a 17-year-old boy attended Coffs Harbour Police Station.
There he was interviewed before being charged with murder, assault causing death and possess prohibited drug.
He was refused bail to appear before a children's court today (Monday 14 August 2023).
As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Coffs Harbour 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.
