Corindi Beach stabbing: Teen, 16, dies after horror attack north of Coffs Harbour, NSW
Corindi Beach stabbing: Teen, 16, dies after horror attack north of Coffs Harbour, NSW
- Teenager stabbed on Corindi Beach, NSW
- He was taken to hospital, but died shortly afterwards
A teenager has died after being stabbed on a popular beach – while police searched for the knife man.
Emergency services were called shortly after 5:40 p.m. Sunday to Pacific Street near Corindi Beach, about 16 miles north of Coffs Harbor in NSW.
A boy, 16, was found at the scene with a stab wound to his thigh.
Police administered first aid to the victim before NSW paramedics arrived and took over.
The boy was rushed to the Coffs Harbor Health Campus, but died soon after.
A teenager died Sunday afternoon after being stabbed on Corindi Beach (pictured), about 16 miles north of Coffs Harbor
Police have identified a crime scene on the beach and are investigating (stock image)
Police have launched an investigation into the stabbing and have established a crime scene on Corindi beach.
Detectives have spoken to a number of people on the beach and searched the area.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call the police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.