An investigation is underway by detectives attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District after a teenage boy died after being stabbed overnight.
Emergency services were called to Pacific Street, Corindi Beach, 26km north of Coffs Harbour, shortly after 5.40pm (Sunday 13 August 2023), and found a 16-year-old boy suffering a stab wound to his thigh.
Police rendered first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and took the boy to Coffs Harbour Health Campus; however, he died shortly after.
A crime scene has been established and investigations commenced under Strike Force Cored, assisted by detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.
As inquiries continue, officers have spoken to a number of people at the location and conducted a canvass of the area.
They are appealing for anyone with information to contact Coffs Harbour Police or 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
