Police are appealing for public assistance after a man died in hospital following a stabbing in the state’s south last month.
About 1am on Sunday 27 September 2026, emergency services were called to Calimo Street, North Albury, after reports a man had been found injured.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District responded and located a 28-year-old man suffering a stab wound to his neck.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics on scene before he was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established and Murray River detectives, commenced Strike Force Metron to investigate the stabbing.
Yesterday (Sunday 4 October 2026), strike force detectives were told the 28-year-old had died in hospital.
State Crime Command Homicide Squad will now assist Murray River Police District officers with the investigation.
A report will be prepared for the information of the NSW Coroner.
As investigations continue, strike force detectives are asking anyone with information, CCTV, mobile phone or dashcam vision in relation to the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
