Man Charged With Murder After Woman Found Dead

A man has been charged after a woman was located deceased in the Hunter Valley.

About 6.10pm yesterday (Friday 27 September 2024) emergency services were called to a property on Coulson Road, Pokolbin, following reports of a concern for welfare.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District attended and located a 46-year-old woman with significant injuries.

She was treated at the scene but could not be revived.

A crime scene was established, and detectives from Hunter Valley Police District commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the woman's death, under Strike Force Stockport.

A 47-year-old man was arrested at the property and taken to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with murder (DV).

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Saturday 28 September 2024).

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