Police arrest man after fatal stabbing in Warilla

A man has been arrested following an alleged fatal stabbing of another man south of Wollongong overnight.

About 2.10am (Saturday 2 July 2022), emergency services were called to McCabe Street, Warilla, following reports of a domestic-related assault.

Upon arrival, police located a 46-year-old man inside a home suffering multiple stab wounds.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Wollongong Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District arrested a 26-year-old man at the scene.

A crime scene was established, which will be examined by specialist forensic police, and an investigation into the incident commenced.

The man was taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station where he is assisting police with their inquiries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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