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NSW Police Arrest 44-Year-Old in Claire Austin Death Investigation

Detectives are questioning the man under Strike Force Lyndoch with charges expected.

Overview

  • Officers arrested Lee Loughlin at a home in Little Bay and took him to Maroubra Police Station for interview.
  • NSW Police said they expect to charge him over Claire Austin’s death, though no charges had been confirmed at publication.
  • Claire Austin, 38, suffered a severe arm laceration during an incident in her Randwick unit on April 12 and died on April 15.
  • Police believe she was attempting to escape a domestic violence incident, and a crime scene was established as inquiries began.
  • On the day of the injury a 44-year-old man known to her was interviewed and released, and an apprehended violence order was filed with a court date set for April 17.