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Gosford stabbing investigation – teen charged

Overview

On 28 July 2026, 22‑year‑old Zane Robson was fatally stabbed on Mann Street in Gosford, New South Wales, during an argument over a hat. Police identified a 15‑year‑old boy, known to the victim, as a suspect and launched a community‑wide search.

Two days later the teenager and a 45‑year‑old woman were arrested at a home in Lake Haven. The teen was charged with murder and denied bail; his lawyer has applied for treatment under the Mental Health Act. The woman faced a charge of hindering apprehension and was granted conditional bail pending a court mention.

The case has drawn significant community attention, with a fundraising page set up for Robson’s family. Police continue to urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Entities

Zane Robson · Gosford · Unnamed 15‑year‑old male suspect · Unnamed 15‑year‑old suspect · New South Wales Police

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources
    Gosford teen charged with murder after fatal stabbing

    A 15‑year‑old was charged with murder after stabbing 22‑year‑old Zane Robson in Gosford; a 45‑year‑old woman was also arrested and both were denied bail.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Gosford stabbing death of 22‑year‑old Zane Robson

    22‑year‑old Zane Robson was stabbed to death on Mann St in Gosford, NSW. Police are hunting a 15‑year‑old suspect believed to know the victim; the family has set up a fundraiser.

Sources

22ndcenturygroup.com · 7news.com.au · brisbanetimes.com.au · canberratimes.com.au · dungogchronicle.com.au · espoonlahti.fi · europesays.com · gloucesteradvocate.com.au · m.smh.com.au · newcastleweekly.com.au · perthnow.com.au · smh.com.au · theage.com.au

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