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Man charged with murder after alleged fatal altercation at Mt Pritchard

A man has been charged with murdering a man nearly 20 years his senior during an alleged altercation.

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A man has been charged with murdering a man nearly 20 years his senior following a fatal incident in Sydney’s west on Saturday.

Emergency services were to reports of an altercation outside a home on Dargie St in Mount Pritchard about 3.15pm yesterday.

NSW paramedics treated a 60-year-old man but he died at the scene.

On Sunday morning, NSW Police confirmed a 42-year-old man has been charged with murder.

NSW Police are investigating the death of a 60-year-old at Mt Pritchard. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard
NSW Police are investigating the death of a 60-year-old at Mt Pritchard. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

He has been refused bail, and is expected to appear in the Parramatta Local Court later on Sunday.

A crime scene has been established, as homicide detectives continue to investigate.

Any witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the area at the time of the incident is urged to contact Fairfield Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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