NSW Police Force

11/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/16/2024 16:42

Man fatally stabbed - Hamilton

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Man fatally stabbed - Hamilton

Sunday, 17 November 2024 09:29:48 AM

A man has died following a stabbing in Newcastle this morning.

About 2.40am (Sunday 17 November 2024), emergency services were called to Beaumont Street, Hamilton, following reports of a stabbing.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and found a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, with stab wounds.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man before he was taken to hospital, where he later died.

The man is yet to be formally identified.

Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation, with the assistance of the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.

Beaumont Street is closed between Tudor and Donald Street, with motorists and pedestrians advised to avoid the area.

Anyone with information about the incident, was in the area at the time - or has dash cam or mobile phone footage is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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