Police release additional CCTV images in investigations into man's death in Ballina

Police have released additional CCTV images as they continue their investigation into the death of a man in the state’s north, NSW Police say.

About 2am on Sunday 13 May 2018, emergency services were called to River Street, Ballina, after a member of the public found the man unconscious on the footpath.

Aaron Marks, 38, from Iluka, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital with serious head injuries.

Mr Marks died on Wednesday 16 May 2018.

Detectives from Richmond Police District, with the assistance of the Homicide Squad, formed Strike Force Bulgundara to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Earlier this week, investigators released CCTV images of a grey/silver car and a man – both on River Street, Ballina, in the early hours of Sunday 13 May 2018.

As a result of assistance from members of the public, this vehicle has been identified. The owner of the vehicle has spoken with Strike Force Detectives and has been eliminated from inquiries.

Further investigations have identified another vehicle whose occupants may be able to assist with the investigation into the death of Aaron Marks.

Strike Force Detectives wish to speak to anyone with information about a white-coloured 1999 Holden Commodore (VT) seen in the Ballina CBD in the early hours of Sunday 13 May 2018.

Detectives are urging anyone with information about the car or the occupants come forward.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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