Watanobbi stabbing: Man, 26, dies after being stabbed on Slim Close

The man who was stabbed in the chest and face at a house in Watanobbi on Sunday has died.

A man has died after being stabbed in the chest and face at Watanobbi.

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Homicide detectives have been called in after the death of a man who was stabbed in the chest and face at Watanobbi.

Emergency services were called to a home on Slim Close, Watanobbi, about 11.30pm on Sunday, where a 26-year-old man was found with stab wounds to his chest and face.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated him at the scene before he was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition. He died at the hospital.

The man was stabbed at a house on Slim Cl in Watanobbi

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the man’s death has been launched by officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District and the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.