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Police investigate fatal assault in Congarinni
Mid North Coast Police are investigating a fatal assault that occurred around 11:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at a residence on Corella Close in Congarinni, located approximately 25 kilometres southwest of Nambucca Heads.
Emergency services discovered the body of a woman, believed to be in her 70s, who died at the scene. Officers also encountered a 72-year-old man armed with a knife. Following a struggle with police, the man was arrested. He was treated for injuries at the scene, which are believed to be self-inflicted, before being taken to a hospital under police guard.
A crime scene has been established as inquiries continue into the circumstances of the incident.
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Congarinni · Mid North Coast Police District · NSW Ambulance · Nambucca Heads
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 72-year-old man was arrested after a struggle with officers. www.macleayargus.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The man's injuries are believed to be self-inflicted. www.macleayargus.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police located a 72-year-old man armed with a knife at the scene. www.macleayargus.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emergency services responded to an assault report at a house on Corella Close, Congarinni, around 11:00 am on Thursday, November 5, 2026. www.macleayargus.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mid North Coast Police District established a crime scene. www.macleayargus.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A woman, believed to be in her 70s, died at the scene of the incident. www.macleayargus.com.au