Man charged with murder after body located in Croydon Park

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 02:09:33 PM

A man will face court today charged with murder after a body was located at a home in Sydney’s south west yesterday.

Just after 5pm (Monday 2 June 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Kembla Street, Croydon Park, following reports of an alleged stabbing.

On arrival officers attached to Burwood Police Area Command found the body of a man inside the home with stab wounds to his neck.

He is yet to be formally identified; however, police believe he is a 29-year-old man.

A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Burwood Police Station before being taken to hospital for assessment.

Police established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Buchanan to investigate the incident.

The 32-year-old was released from hospital today (Tuesday 3 June 2025), before being returned to Burwood Police Station where he was charged with murder.

He was refused bail and will appear before Burwood Local Court today.

As investigations under Strike Force Buchanan continue, detectives are hoping to speak with a man who may be able to assist with investigations.

The man was last seen on Kembla Street, Croydon Park, yesterday afternoon.

He is described as being of Asian appearance, with a solid build and was last seen wearing black jumper with red symbols on the back, blue jeans, black shoes, a black hat and carrying a black satchel.

Anyone who has information about this man is urged to contact Burwood Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Investigations under Strike Force Buchanan continue.

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