POLICE have charged a man with murder after a man was allegedly stabbed at Cessnock on Friday night.
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A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged. He was refused bail and is due to appear in Cessnock Local Court on Wednesday, April 30.
EARLIER: A man is helping police with their inquiries after a fatal stabbing at Cessnock on Friday night.
Officers were called to Cessnock District Hospital shortly after 9pm when a man had presented with stab wounds.
The 20-year-old Cessnock man died shortly after.
Police arrived on scene a soon after and broke up a brawl in the car park outside.
Another 20-year-old man was found suffering a minor stab wound to the arm. He was taken inside for treatment; however his injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
A crime scene was established at the hospital and examined by specialist forensic officers.
A third 20-year-old man was later arrested at an address in Cessnock. He has been taken to Maitland Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
