Police charge man over murder at Kendall

A man will face court charged over the murder of another man earlier this week in the states north.

About 6.40pm on Wednesday (22 November 2023), emergency services responded to reports that a man had been shot at the front of a home along Batar Creek Road, Kendall.

Members of the public commenced CPR prior to the arrival of paramedics, however the 43-year-old man died at the scene.

Officers from the Mid North Coast Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation under Strike Force Holmesleigh.

Police will allege that after the shooting a group of men were seen to drive away from the location.

Following inquiries detectives arrested a 39-year-old man at 4.10pm yesterday (Saturday 25 November 2023) after a vehicle stop on the Pacific Highway, Nabiac.

He was taken to Taree Police Station and charged with accessory after the fact to murder, conceal serious indictable offence and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

The man was refused bail and is due to appear at Port Macquarie Local Court today (Sunday 26 November 2023).

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact 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.

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