Man dies, another in custody after altercation at Cabramatta West, NSW

A man has died and another is under arrest following an altercation in Sydney’s west.

About 8.45pm (Thursday 14 March 2019), emergency services were called to Sydney Luker Road, Cabramatta West, after reports of two men fighting.

Officers attended and located a man, who has yet to be identified, with a wound to his head. He died at the scene.

Another man was taken into custody at the location and an axe was seized. He has been taken to Fairfield Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.

A crime scene has been established and detectives from Fairfield City Police Area Command have commenced an investigation.

Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.

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.

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