Police are seeking help with their inquiries after a man died following what they are describing as ‘an altercation with another person’ at Tweed Heads on Saturday night (September 27).
They report that the attack took place outside a pub in Wharf Street at about 6.15pm, with the result that the 48-year-old victim was taken to Tweed Head Hospital suffering severe head injuries.
He was later transferred to Gold Coast University Hospital where he died yesterday (Tuesday September 30).
Detectives from Tweed/Byron Local Area Command have formed Strike Force Findo to investigate the man’s death and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the altercation, or who has information to assist, to come forward.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/
Become a supporter of The Echo
A note from the editorial team
Some of The Echo’s editorial team: journalists Paul Bibby and Aslan Shand, editor Hans Lovejoy, photographer Jeff Dawson and Mandy Nolan
“The Echo has never underestimated the intelligence and passion of its readers. In a world of corporate banality and predictability, The Echo has worked hard for more than 30 years to help keep Byron and the north coast unique with quality local journalism and creative ideas. We think this area needs more voices, reasoned analysis and ideas than just those provided by News Corp, lifestyle mags, Facebook groups and corporate newsletters.
The Echo is one hundred per cent locally owned and one hundred per cent independent. As you have probably gathered from what is happening in the media industry, it is not cheap to produce a weekly newspaper and a daily online news service of any quality.
We have always relied entirely on advertising to fund our operations, but often loyal readers who value our local, independent journalism have asked how they could help ensure our survival.
Any support you can provide to The Echo will make an enormous difference. You can make a one-off contribution or a monthly one. With your help, we can continue to support a better informed local community and a healthier democracy for another 30 years.”
Leave a Reply