At approximately 9:50 am, police were alerted to an assault that took place in the car park of a shopping centre on the Pacific Highway in Charlestown. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered an unidentified man who had tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Witness reports indicated that shortly following the incident, another male was observed fleeing south along the Pacific Highway. As it stands, authorities have stated that there is no additional information available regarding the case.
Investigators are appealing for assistance from the public. They encourage anyone who might possess information related to the incident or was in the vicinity at the time, especially those with dashcam or mobile phone footage, to reach out to the Belmont Police Station or contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.