Homicide Squad detectives have charged two teens with murder following an investigation into an alleged fatal stabbing in Lake Macquarie earlier this year.
Shortly after 4am on Sunday 19 April 2026, emergency services were called to Montgomery Street, Argenton, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District arrived to find a 38-year-old man had been stabbed.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.
A crime scene was established by local police before the investigation was handed to State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad under Strike Force Blave.
A 22-year-old man has since been charged with murder and remains before the court.
Following inquiries, about 9.15am today (Thursday 6 August 2026) strike force detectives arrested two boys – aged 16 – at Gosford Police Station, where they were both charged with murder.
One of the boys was also charged with fail to comply digital evidence access order direction.
Both teens were remanded in custody to appear at a Children’s Court today (Thursday 6 August 2026).
Investigations under Stike Force Blave are ongoing.
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