Police are investigating after a man was found with fatal injuries in Sydney’s inner west overnight.
Just after 7pm (Friday 21 July 2023), emergency services were called to Forbes Street, Newtown, following reports of an assault.
On arrival, officers from Inner West Police Area Command found a man inside a unit block with stab wounds to his torso.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
He has not been formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 60s.
Detectives from Inner West Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, a 43-year-old man was arrested at a nearby unit block about 9.30am today (Saturday 22 July 2023).
He was taken to Newtown Police Station, where he is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
