newy.com.au – A man has died in hospital after he was stabbed at Hamilton South on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Hassall Street about 3.30pm following reports of a stabbing. Newcastle City Police District officers found a man, believed to be aged in his 40s, suffering from a stab wound.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man at the scene before taking him to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. Police were notified shortly afterwards that he had died.
A crime scene was established in Hassall Street and is undergoing forensic examination by specialist officers.
Newcastle detectives have begun an investigation with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about the stabbing is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers website. Information will be treated confidentially.
