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Margaret Cres, Dubbo: Newcastle man Mark Peckham charged with murder after fatal stabbing

A man has been charged with murder following an investigation of a fatal stabbing last month. Here is what we know.

A man has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of a man in the state’s central west last month.

Emergency services were called to a home on Margaret Cres, Dubbo, just after midnight, following reports of a stabbing.

On arrival, officers attached to Orana-Mid Western Police District located a man, aged 29, suffering multiple stab wounds to his chest.

The scene of the fatal stabbing at Margaret Cres, Dubbo. Photo: Tijana Birdjan
The scene of the fatal stabbing at Margaret Cres, Dubbo. Photo: Tijana Birdjan

A crime scene was established, and investigations into the death commenced under Strike Force Honefoss.

Following inquiries, about 10.30am on Tuesday, detectives visited a correctional facility in Grafton where they arrested and charged 39-year-old Newcastle man Mark Peckham with murder.

Peckham made no application for bail, he was refused bail and will reappear to Dubbo Local Court on November 16.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/dubbo/margaret-cres-dubbo-newcastle-man-mark-peckham-charged-with-murder-after-fatal-stabbing/news-story/612f705b1dc8a74eab5602bb754fe755