BY IAN CROUCH
Police have released a description of a man who fled the scene of a fatal stabbing at Bolton Point.
A number of people were at a home in Leumeah Place just after 10.30 last night when it's believed a brawl broke out.
A 35-year-old man suffered a stab wound during the altercation and was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital but died just before midnight.
After speaking to several witnesses, police say they want to speak to a man who ran off before officers arrived.
He's described as being 32-years-old, of Caucasian appearance and about 172 centimetres tall.
Detectives are urging the man to come forward.
EARLIER:
A man is assisting police with their inquiries following the alleged stabbing death of a man at Bolton Point.
Police were called to reports of a brawl at Leumeah Place at about 10.45pm on Sunday.
They arrived to find a 35-year-old man had been stabbed - he was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital but died just before midnight.
A man in his 50's who's believed to have witnessed the incident is assisting police with their inquiries.
Officers are searching for another male in relation to the stabbing who fled the scene.
Police have set up a crime scene and are speaking to several witnesses as inquiries continue.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
