Police have made a gruesome discovery after a pulling a car over at Lambton this morning.
Officers patrolling Griffiths Road pulled over a 52-year-old man at about 3.15am.
However, when they went to speak to him, they noticed a deceased man in the back seat.
They immediately took the driver into custody - he's assisting police with their inquiries at Waratah Police Station.
A crime scene remains in place on Griffiths Road near Lambton Road, with 2 or 3 lanes closed as investigations continue.
