A man has been arrested after an incident in Lake Macquarie this morning.
About 9.50am today (Wednesday 20 August 2025), emergency services responded to reports that a man had been assaulted in the carpark of a shopping centre along the Pacific Highway, Charlestown.
The man – whose identity is currently unknown – died prior to the arrival of emergency services.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.
Police were informed that another man was seen running south along the Pacific Highway shortly after the incident.
Shortly after 1pm a 53-year-old man was arrested when he attended Newcastle City Police Station.
Police will address the media later today with further information.