Murder charge laid over Affray- Warrawong

Additional charges have been laid following the death of a woman after a brawl at Warrawong last month.

Emergency services were called to Wegit Way, Warrawong, about 6.30pm on Wednesday 22 November 2023, following reports of a brawl.

Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District found a 39-year-old woman with stab wounds. She was taken to Wollongong Hospital, where she later died.

Strike Force Galmarra was formed to investigate the incident.

Seven people – six juveniles and a 37-year-old woman – have been charged in relation to the incident, they remain before the courts.

As part of ongoing inquiries, a 15-year-old girl has been charged with an additional offence of murder.

She remains remanded in custody and is next due to appear at a children’s court on Tuesday 12th December 2023.

Investigations under Strike Force Galmarra 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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