Detectives are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a suspicious death at Muswellbrook last year.
On Thursday 30 March 2023, police were called to Muscle Creek, Muswellbrook, following reports the body of a man was located in the water.
Officers entered the creek and retrieved the body of a man who has since been identified as 58-year-old Malcolm Bridge.
Strike Force Bocks was established by detectives attached to Hunter Valley Police District to investigate the circumstances surrounding Malcolm's death.
Investigations revealed that Malcolm had suffered injuries to his face and hands, and although being located in the creek, he did not appear to have drowned.
Despite investigations under Strike Force Bocks, the full circumstances of his death are yet to be established.
Hunter Valley Police District Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Rod Blackman, said local detectives will leave no stone unturned in the search for answers.
"We are hoping this appeal might spark the memory of someone who might have spoken to Malcolm or seen him in the period before his death," Det C/Insp Blackman said.
"The past 18 months have been extremely challenging for Malcolm's family and it's time for those with information to come forward."
Malcolm's sister, Kathleen Howard, said their family needed answers to gain some sense of closure.
"There are people out there that know what happened to Malcolm, and his last moments," said Kathleen.
"We are asking anybody that knows anything - doesn't matter whether its small - to please go and see the Muswellbrook police."
Anyone with information that might assist Strike Force Bocks investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
