Man charged with stabbing murder
A BATHURST man will appear in custody before court today (Wednesday) charged with the stabbing murder of man in the city.
The 40-year-old was refused police bail yesterday (Tuesday) to appear before Bathurst Local Court this morning.
The man is charged with the murder a 49-year-old man in a Rocket St unit block about 8:30am yesterday.
Police and ambulance responded to a Triple Zero call following a report of a disturbance.
Officers found the man with a stab wound to the chest.
He died at the scene.
Police say the accused was “known to the victim”, reports say.
Anyone who may have heard or seen anything relating to the murder should call Bathurst Police Station on (02) 6332 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 as a matter of urgency. |