A man has died after being stabbed in Grafton early this morning.
About 1am today (Wednesday 17 September 2025), emergency services were called to the Gwydir Highway near Hay Street, Waterview, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District arrived to find a 35-year-old man had been stabbed by unknown people while walking along the street. The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established, with Coffs/Clarence detectives – assisted by State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad detectives – commencing an investigation into the incident.
Initial inquiries indicate the stabbing was targeted.
The area is expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Grafton Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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