Collins Creek property searched by police, renewed appeal for public help following suspicious death of man, 46, near Kyogle in 2021

Detectives have renewed an appeal for information as they investigate the suspicious death of a man in his 40s on the North Coast more than three years ago.

Police raided a Gonpa Rd, Collins Creek property as part of the probe. Picture: File

Detectives have renewed an appeal for information and raided a property as they investigate the suspicious death of a 46-year-old man near Kyogle on the North Coast more than three years ago.

Emergency services were called to the property on Gonpa Road at Collins Creek back in 2021, after receiving reports the man had collapsed about 12.40am on Sunday, October 17.

NSW Ambulance paramedics went to the aid of the man at the scene, but he could not be revived.

Richmond Police District officers attended the property about 18km north of Kyogle and launched inquiries into the death.

Police raided the property on Thursday morning. Picture Thomas Lisson/File

NSW Police prepared a report for the Coroner and a Coronial Inquiry was established.

However, the coronial probe was suspended and the matter was referred to the Office of The Director of Public Prosecutions.

The State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad is involved.

Casino detectives carried out a crime scene warrant examination at the Collins Creek property about 9.45am on Thursday.

Specialist police rescue, forensics and technical officers took part in the search.

Police urged anyone with information to contact Casino police, or to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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