Accused Bolton Point Murderer Faces Court

BY IAN CROUCH

It's emerged a man charged over the murder of Glen Smith at Bolton Point was due to be sentenced this week for possessing a knife and having goods in custody.

Paul Russell Newburn is accused of stabbing Mr Smith multiple times with a home-made sword after he intervened during an altercation in Leumeah Place on Sunday night.

The 32-year-old was arrested at the Belmont McDonalds on Monday night after a major manhunt.

Fairfax reports Newburn sobbed as he faced court yesterday charged with murder.

He didn't enter a plea and will remain in custody, with the case adjourned to Belmont Local Court on March 20.

Alleged Murder Victim Glen Smith Died From Multiple Stab Wounds

Man Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing At Bolton Point

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man over Sunday's fatal stabbing at Bolton Point.

35-year-old Glen Smith died from stab wounds to his chest and arms when he stepped in to help a woman on Leumeah Place, when her alleged attacker turned on him.

Following extensive inquires, police arrested a 32-year-old man at the McDonalds restaurant on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Glover Street at Belmont at about 7 o'clock last night.

He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with murder.

Alleged Stabbing Victim Glen Smith