Broken Hill stabbing: 12-year-old assisting police with death of 36-year-old man
A 12-year-old boy is assisting police after the stabbing death of a 36-year-old man in regional NSW.
Police were called to a property on Duff St in Broken Hill on Thursday, June 6, about 11.50pm following a concern for welfare check.
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Paramedics treated the man at the scene, but he could not be revived.
A crime scene was established with detectives from the state homicide squad launching an investigation.
“A 12-year-old boy is assisting police with inquiries into the circumstances leading up to the death of the 36-year-old man,” a NSW Police statement read.
“Police intend to seek legal advice in relation to the matter, and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.”
No charges have been laid.
Originally published as Boy, 12, assisting police after 36yo man fatally stabbed at Broken Hill
