Critical Incident Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Was Discovered In Muswellbrook

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A critical incident has been launched, after the body of a woman was found at a home in Muswellbrook. 

At about 7:20am yesterday (Monday the 30th of October, 2023), officers were called to a property on Sydney Street for a concern for welfare check.

Officers spoke with a 52-year-old woman, before leaving the scene a short time later.

Later, at about 7:00pm, officers were called to a licensed premises on the same street, following reports a woman was behaving in an erratic manner.

Police attended and spoke with a 52-year-old woman outside the club, before she was arrested and taken to the Calvary Mater Hospital under police guard for an assessment. 

At about 8:30pm, emergency services were called to the earlier Sydney Street property for another welfare check. 

Upon arrival, police found the body of a woman, believed to be in her 60's. 

It's not yet known how the woman died. 

A critical incident team from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Scott Tanner, says police are working to establish what the relationship between the two women is, and how officers responded to the two incidents. 

"With these matters, police have a view of all the circumstances surrounding the matter, and we wish to have an independent body look at the investigation, and the response of police at the time," he said. 

Stockton Woman Dies After Police Operation

BY OLIVIA DILLON

A critical incident investigation is underway after a Stockton woman died overnight.

 

Just after 12:30pm yesterday (Thursday the 14th of September, 2023), police were called to a unit complex in Mitchell Street at Stockton, following reports a woman was threatening people with an axe.

 

When they arrived, the 47-year-old woman allegedly threatened officers with the weapon before barricading herself inside a unit.

 

A police operation involving specialist tactical officers and negotiators then commenced, with officers finally gaining entry to the property at about 9:45pm.

 

Police reportedly used a taser to assist in taking the woman into custody.

She was then escorted from the scene in an ambulance, however, her condition deteriorated a short time later, and she was taken to the John Hunter Hospital, where she later died.

A crime scene was established and a critical incident team from the Homicide Squad will now investigate the incident.

The investigation will be subject to an independent review and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

 

Critical Incident Investigation Under Way Into Bulga Crash

 BY IAN CROUCH

A critical incident investigation has been launched after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash at Bulga near Singleton.

Police say an officer from the Highway Patrol detected a motorcycle on Putty Road at about 11.15 yesterday morning allegedly travelling at 145km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The officer did a u-turn and activated warning lights, but found the motorcycle and another vehicle had collided on Bulga Road a short time later.

A 71-year-old man who was riding the bike was airlifted to Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital with multiple injuries.

A Critical Incident Team from Lake Macquarie is investigating the incident, which will be subject to an independent review. 

Critical Incident Investigation Launched Over Crash Involving Police Motorcycle Officer At Mandalong

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have launched a critical incident investigation after two men - including a police officer - were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash at Mandalong.

Emergency services were called to Mandalong Road near Deaves Road at about 4.40pm on Monday to reports of a crash involving two motorcycles.

A 36-year-old on-duty senior constable, who was riding a marked Police Force motorcycle, suffered serious injuries and was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

A 69-year-old man who was riding to the other motorcycle, was airlifted to the Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition with serious injuries.

A Crime Scene has been set up and officers from the Tuggerah Lakes Police District  are investigating the circumstances leading up to the incident.

A Police motorcyclist and another motorbike rider have been
 seriously injured in a crash at Mandalong

UPDATE! Critical Incident Investigation Launched After Fatal Motorbike Crash In Newcastle C.B.D

BY IAN CROUCH

A man has died in a horrific motorcycle crash moments after police terminated a pursuit in the Newcastle C.B.D early today.

Officers were patrolling the city when they attempted to stop a motorbike on Hunter Street near Steele Street just before 3.00am on Wednesday.

However, the rider took off and the officers initiated a pursuit which they terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.

Police say the motorcycle continued along Hunter Street before being found crashed on Scott Street, after hitting a pole.

Officers rendered first aid; however the male rider died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

A critical incident team from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District will investigate all circumstances leading up to the incident, with their findings being subject to an independent review.

Scott Street has now re-opened but Light rail services are operating on a restricted service from Newcastle Interchange stopping at Queens Wharf.

Anyone with information which can assist investigators is being urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The Crash Scene In Scott Street Newcastle Photo: theherald.com.au

Man Dies After Cliff Fall In Newcastle

A critical incident investigation has been launched following the non-suspicious death of a man in the presence of police.

Police were called to Bogey Hole, Newcastle about 5.00pm on Monday following reports that there was a concern for the welfare of a man at that location.

About 7.20pm, the 36-year-old man fell from the cliff with police in attendance.

A critical incident team from Lake Macquarie Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident. Police were conversing with the man prior to his fall.

That investigation will be subject to an independent review.

All information will be provided to the Coroner who will determine the cause of death and make any findings about the events leading to the man’s death.

No further details are available at this time; however, Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who can assist Police should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

If you need to talk to someone, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Police Launch Critical Incident Probe Into Fatal Cessnock Crash

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have launched a critical incident investigation into a single vehicle crash which claimed the life of a 60-year-old man at Cessnock.

Officers were making inquiries to locate the man when they spotted him driving a Nissan Navara on Richmond Vale Road at about midday yesterday.

However, he drive off at high speed when he saw them and crashed into a tree and died at the scene.

Officers from the Newcastle Police District have been appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing for anyone who can assist their investigation to come forward.