NSW Police divers have searched two bodies of water, as Police continue their investigation into the stabbing murder of a man on the state’s South Coast.
Emergency services were called to East Street, Bega, about 2am on Monday 6 October, following reports of a concern for welfare. Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and found a 43-year-old man in a park suffering stab wounds. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the man died at the scene.
“Police established a crime scene and an investigation commenced under Strike Force Nakstone into the circumstances surrounding the death, assisted by detectives attached to the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad,” NSW Police said in a statement.
A 45-year-old man also suffered stab wounds and was taken to South East Regional Hospital and has since been released.
On Wednesday 12 November, the NSW SES assisted officers attached to the South Coast Police District to search for a knife – believed to be a double-edged dagger – which was discarded shortly after the alleged stabbing. However, no knife was located.
Following information from the public, NSW Police divers this week searched a private property and the Glebe Wetlands on East Street, Bega. Police say items were recovered at the first location and were seized for forensic examination.
Police are continuing their appeal for information: if anyone has seen anything in the lead-up to, or after the alleged attack, they’re urged to contact Bega Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
