Police investigating the alleged stabbing death of a man in the Lake Macquarie region overnight are urging a man who fled the home to come forward.
About 10.45pm (Sunday 20 January 2019), police and emergency services were called to Leumeah Place, Bolton Point, after reports of a stabbing.
A 35-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he died just before midnight.
Detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District and the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad have established Strike Force Larkview the investigate the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
The Homicide Squad's Detective Chief Inspector Gary Jubelin said police were following several lines of inquiry but were keen to locate a man who was at the home at the time of the stabbing.
"We have spoken to a number of people who were at the gathering, including a man aged in his 50s, all of whom have provided significant information about the incident," Detective Chief Inspector Jubelin said.
"At this stage of the investigation, we are keen to speak with a 32-year-old man who left the home prior to police arrival.
"He has been described to police as being of Caucasian appearance and 172cm tall.
"I urge that man to come forward and speak with investigators as soon as possible," Detective Chief Inspector Jubelin said.
Inquiries into the matter continue and police have appealed for anyone with information about the stabbing to contact police immediately.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Larkview investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
