Man’s body found in car at Umina Beach

Police cordoned off the carpark after a body was found

A police investigation is underway after a man’s body was found in a car parked at Umina Beach on Monday morning, October 16.

Emergency services were called to a carpark on Trafalgar Ave at about 3.15am, where officers from Brisbane Water Police District found the body of a man with stab wounds.

The man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 40s.

A crime scene was established and an investigation is now underway by detectives from Brisbane Water Police District, assisted by the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

Later, at about 7.30am, a 30-year-old man presented to Gosford Police Station, and he was taken into custody then transported to hospital where he remained under police guard while receiving treatment for lacerations.

As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information to contact Gosford Police on 4323 5599, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

Source:
NSW Police