Man charged with murder - Charlestown

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 07:48:39 PM

A man will face court charged after the death of a man in Lake Macquarie this morning.

About 9.50am today (Wednesday 20 August 2025), emergency services responded to reports that a man had allegedly been assaulted in the carpark of a shopping centre along the Pacific Highway, Charlestown.

The man – aged 83 – died prior to the arrival of emergency services.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Shortly after 1pm a 53-year-old man was arrested when he attended Newcastle City Police Station.

He was charged with murder and assault with intent to rob armed offensive weapon wound / grievous bodily harm.

He was refused bail and will appear before Bail Division Court 2 tomorrow (Thursday 20 August 2025)

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