Police Investigating After Fatal Assault - Ermington

An investigation is underway after a man dies following an assault in Sydney's north west overnight.

About 1.15am today (Friday 4 September 2026), emergency services were called to a unit block on Lister Avenue, Ermington, following reports of an assault.

Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command attended and found a man – believed to be aged in his 40's – with serious injuries.

Police commenced CPR before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and took the man to hospital, where he died shortly upon arrival.

He is yet to be formally identified.

A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Gladesville Police Station where inquiries are continuing.

A crime scene has been established and investigations commenced into the circumstances of the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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