BREAKING NEWS
Authorities have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body on a rural property near Darkwood, approximately 67 km west of Coffs Harbour.
Emergency services were alerted to the scene around 7 pm yesterday (Thursday, 22 August 2024) after the body was reported. Upon arrival, officers from the Coffs/Clarence Police District found the deceased man at the front of the property.
The man has yet to be formally identified, but it is believed he was in his 60s.
A crime scene has been established, and detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Police are urging anyone with relevant dashcam footage, CCTV footage, or information related to the incident to come forward. Those with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. All reports are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Authorities also remind the public not to share information through NSW Police social media pages.