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Bega Park Killing: Police Rule Out Chainsaw Injuries as Hunt for Suspects Continues

Police now attribute the death to stab wounds, with homicide detectives seeking public footage.

Overview

  • Gordon Kessey, 44, was found dead about 2am Monday in a park on East Street in Bega after reports of a disturbance.
  • Police believe multiple stab wounds caused his death, and a second man, 45, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
  • Investigators say a chainsaw was produced during the confrontation but does not appear to have caused any injuries.
  • Homicide Squad detectives under Strike Force Nakstone are examining forensic evidence, have seized two cars, and collected an exhibit from a nearby location.
  • No arrests have been made as officers pursue several lines of inquiry and appeal for witnesses and footage, with media reports naming the injured man as Benjamin Smith.