Appeal for information following suspicious death – Richmond

Detectives are appealing for information as an investigation continues into the death of a man near Kyogle in 2021.

About 12.40am on Sunday 17 October 2021, emergency services attended a property on Gonpa Road, Collins Creek, following reports a man had collapsed.

NSW Ambulance paramedics assisted the 46-year-old man at the scene; however, he could not be revived.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended and commenced inquiries into the man’s death.

A report was prepared for the Coroner, and a Coronial Inquiry was established; however, the Inquiry was suspended and the matter has since been referred to the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions.

Richmond Police District are now continuing their investigation with the assistance of the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

As part of ongoing inquiries, Casino Detectives executed a crime scene warrant at the Collins Creek property about 9.45am yesterday (Thursday 31 October 2024).

During the search – assisted by Police Rescue and the Forensic Evidence and Technical Services Command – police conducted a further examination of the property.

As inquiries continue into the man’s death, police urge anyone with information to contact Casino Detectives or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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