Homicide investigation after autopsy confirms man found dead inside Gateshead home suffered multiple stab wounds

A homicide investigation continues into the death of a Lake Macquarie man, who was found suffering from multiple stab wounds after hosting a birthday party in the hours leading up to the discovery.

Police at the scene of a stabbing at Gateshead on January 10, 2025. Picture: NBN News.

A man who died after being found alone in his Lake Macquarie home suffering from multiple stab wounds had been hosting a birthday party in the hours leading up to the discovery.

Police have confirmed on Tuesday – nearly five days after the 37-year-old was found at the Gateshead home by paramedics – that they were treating the death as suspicious following an autopsy on Monday.

In their first public statement on the suspicious death since they were called to Mahogany Cl about 11pm last Thursday, Lake Macquarie police have also confirmed they are being assisted by the state’s homicide squad.

They confirmed Monday’s autopsy had “revealed” that the man sustained multiple stab wounds.

Police have refused to comment at all over the death, including what is believed to have occurred in the lead up to the discovery of the man on January 9, nor information about the birthday party being held at the house for a relative.

Forensic police spent most of Friday at the scene at Gatehead gathering evidence. Picture: NBN News.

This publication has been told more than a dozen people had partied at the house for several hours to celebrate the birthday.

It can be revealed that the man was found close to death at the residence and was alone at the home when emergency services arrived.

Police at the scene of a stabbing at Gateshead on January 10, 2025. Picture: NBN News.

He died at the scene.

Strike Force Bradley has been established to investigate the suspected murder and is being led by Lake Macquarie detectives.