Two men, including a member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG), will face court today charged as part of investigations into the death of Clint Starkey on the Central Coast two years ago.
Just after midnight on Thursday 6 April 2017, Clint Starkey, aged 42, presented at Gosford Hospital with serious head injuries.
He was later flown to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remained in a critical condition until he passed away on Monday 12 June 2017.
Detectives from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad, assisted by Brisbane Water Police District, established Strike Force Bartondale to investigate the assault and circumstances surrounding Mr Starkey's death.
Their inquiries revealed he was assaulted at a service station at Peats Ridge, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.
During the investigation, strike force investigators charged seven men over their alleged roles. They remain before the courts.
About 2.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 30 April 2019), police arrested two men, aged 54 and 25, during a vehicle stop on The Ridgeway at Lisarow, before both men were taken to Gosford Police Station.
The 54-year-old man, who is a member of the Rebels OMCG, was charged with murder.
The 25-year-old man was charged with hinder investigation serious indictable offence of other, and tamper with evidence with intent to mislead judicial tribunal.
Police will allege in court that the younger man tampered with evidence during the older man's arrest yesterday.
Both men were refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court today (Wednesday 1 May 2019).
Investigations under Strike Force Bartondale continue.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Bartondale investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
