An intruder allegedly forced his way into a home and attacked a 58-year-old man with a knife.
A small beachside community in NSW has been rocked by an alleged murder after a man allegedly forced his way into a home with a knife and killed a 58-year old man.
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder and driving offences in the NSW Northern Rivers town of Iluka.Home invasion leaves one man dead, sparks police pursuit in NSW Northern Rivers region. Police said an intruder forced his way into the home and allegedly attacked the resident with a knife.Paramedics tried to revive the 58-year-old victim, but he died at the scene.
NSW Police Acting Inspector Aaron van Schaik said police are yet to confirm if the victim and alleged killer knew each other."Inquiries are ongoing to identify if they were known to each other."Police pursued him for almost 40 minutes when he didn't stop.The 41-year-old man was arrested and taken to Lismore Police Station where he was charged with murder, predatory driving and drive dangerously in police pursuit.
NSW Police Acting Inspector Aaron van Schaik said police were still yet to confirm if the men knew eachother. Forensic investigators remain at the scene.
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