An investigation is underway by detectives attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District after a teenage boy died after being stabbed overnight.
Emergency services were called to Pacific Street, Corindi Beach, 26km north of Coffs Harbour, shortly after 5.40pm yesterday, Sunday, 13 August, and found a 16-year-old boy suffering a stab wound to his thigh.
Police rendered first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and took the boy to Coffs Harbour Health Campus; however, he died shortly after.
A crime scene has been established and investigations commenced under Strike Force Cored, assisted by detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.
As inquiries continue, officers have spoken to a number of people at the location and conducted a canvass of the area.
They are appealing for anyone with information to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
