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ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Man charged with murder after body found with stab wounds in Sydney's inner west
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found at a home in Sydney's inner west on Monday. Emergency services were called to the Croydon Park property just after 5pm following reports of an alleged stabbing. The body of a man, who police now say was 29, was found inside with stab wounds to his neck. He is yet to be formally identified. On Monday, Superintendent Christine McDonald described what unfolded at the house as "brutal" and "gruesome". "The man's injuries are horrific," she said. A 32-year-old was arrested at the scene and has been returned to Burwood Police Station, after a brief stint in hospital. He was refused bail and is expected to appear before Burwood Local Court on Tuesday. NSW Police said detectives are also hoping to speak to another man, who may be able to assist with their investigation. He is described as being of Asian appearance with a solid build, and was last seen wearing a black jumper with red symbols on the back and blue jeans. He was last seen on Kembla Street in Croydon Park on Monday afternoon. Police have asked anyone with information to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Age
4 days ago
- The Age
Search for second man after ‘gruesome' inner west stabbing death
One man is under arrest and police are looking for another after a 'gruesome' stabbing death in Sydney's inner west that police believe was a drug deal gone horribly wrong. A 29-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck at a house on Kembla Street in Croydon Park on Monday evening, following a police concern for welfare check. Police arrested a 32-year-old man at the home. He remains in hospital under police guard. No charges have been laid. On Tuesday morning, police launched an appeal for help locating a second man who was seen at the home on Monday afternoon and may be able to assist with their inquiries. The man is of Asian appearance with a solid build. He was last seen wearing a black jumper with red symbols on the back and carrying a black satchel. Police also appealed for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, or other information about the incident, to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers. 'This is a gruesome crime,' Superintendent Christine McDonald told reporters at the scene on Monday night. 'We are treating this as a homicide.' The dead man was initially thought to be in his 50s, but on Tuesday morning, police confirmed he was a 29-year-old Malaysian national. It's understood the severity of his injuries made it difficult to determine his age.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Search for second man after ‘gruesome' inner west stabbing death
One man is under arrest and police are looking for another after a 'gruesome' stabbing death in Sydney's inner west that police believe was a drug deal gone horribly wrong. A 29-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds to his neck at a house on Kembla Street in Croydon Park on Monday evening, following a police concern for welfare check. Police arrested a 32-year-old man at the home. He remains in hospital under police guard. No charges have been laid. On Tuesday morning, police launched an appeal for help locating a second man who was seen at the home on Monday afternoon and may be able to assist with their inquiries. The man is of Asian appearance with a solid build. He was last seen wearing a black jumper with red symbols on the back and carrying a black satchel. Police also appealed for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, or other information about the incident, to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers. 'This is a gruesome crime,' Superintendent Christine McDonald told reporters at the scene on Monday night. 'We are treating this as a homicide.' The dead man was initially thought to be in his 50s, but on Tuesday morning, police confirmed he was a 29-year-old Malaysian national. It's understood the severity of his injuries made it difficult to determine his age.
ABC News
27-05-2025
- General
- ABC News
Sydney house fire leaves one dead
One person is dead and another unaccounted-for after a house fire in Sydney's inner west. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Irrara Street, Croydon, at about 4am. When they arrived, the property was well alight and already severely damaged. "Firefighters have gained access to the home and conducted a search however they did have to withdraw due to the intensity of the fire and a roof collapse starting to occur." Once inside, firefighters located the remains of one person who has yet to be identified. A second occupant of the home has yet to be accounted for. "Officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire," NSW Police said in a statement. Traffic diversions are still in place as emergency services assess the scene. A report will be prepared for the coroner.
