A man will face court today charged over an alleged home invasion on the state’s north coast, resulting in the death of a man and another seriously injured.
Emergency services responded to a concern for welfare at a home on Oxford Street, Kingscliff, just after 8pm on Tuesday (9 April 2024).
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District attended and found a 29-year-old man with a stab wound. He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.
The occupant of the home, a 66-year-old man, was also found suffering significant arm injuries. He was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital where he underwent surgery and remains in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established at the home and detectives commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident under Strike Force Chams.
Following inquiries, a 26-year-old man was arrested at a Kingscliff home about 5.30pm last night (Wednesday 10 April 2024).
He was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where he was charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence.
Police will allege in court that the man forced entry to the home and assaulted the occupant before fleeing.
The man was refused bail to appear at Tweed Heads Local Court today (Thursday 10 April 2024).
As investigations under Strike Force Chams continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
