Police launch investigation into death of man after fight – Roselands

An investigation is underway into the death of man who was stabbed during a fight at Roselands overnight.

Emergency services were called to Leonard Reserve on Chapel Street, Roselands, shortly before 9.50pm yesterday (Thursday 23 February 2023), following reports of a brawl.

Officers attached to Campsie Police Area Command attended and found a 24-year-old man suffering stab wounds.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

A crime scene was established and an investigation has commenced into the circumstances surrounding the death under Strike Force Poton. Campsie detectives are being assisted by State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad..

Police have been told there were numerous people were involved in the fight, with many last seen running west along Myers Street.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Campsie Police or 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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