# Gosford stabbing investigation – teen charged

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gosford-stabbing-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-01T01:34:04.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: 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.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teen-charged-with-murder-in-gosford-central-coast-stabbing

### 2026-07-29: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gosford-stabbing-death-of-22yearold-zane-robson

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