Police charge man with murder after stabbing at Dubbo

A man has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of a man in the state's central west last month.

Just after 12am on Wednesday 16 August 2023, emergency services were called to a home in Margaret Crescent, Dubbo, after reports of a stabbing.

On arrival, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District located a man, aged 39, suffering multiple stab wounds to his chest.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

A crime scene was established, and investigations into the death commenced under Strike Force Honefoss.

Following inquiries, about 10.30am yesterday (Tuesday 19 September 2023), detectives attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District attended a correctional facility in Grafton.

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder.

The Newcastle man was refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court today (Wednesday 20 September 2023).

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