The alleged victim was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on the weekend. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A man has been charged with murder after an elderly man died following an alleged assault in the Riverina on the weekend.
Emergency services were called to a home on White Street, Bethungra, 65 km northeast of Wagga Wagga, following reports of a domestic incident, about 9:30 am on Saturday (2 August).
Officers attached to Riverina Police District arrived and were told a man had allegedly forced his way into the home where he assaulted an 84-year-old man and 82-year-old woman – both known to him – before leaving the scene.
The elderly couple was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before they were taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The 84-year-old man was in a critical condition and the 82-year-old in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene in the home and detectives commenced an investigation into the incident.
Following inquiries, police arrested a 51-year-old man at a home on White Street, Bethungra, at about 10:50 am on the same day.
He was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station where he was charged over the alleged assault.
On Tuesday (5 August), police were notified the 84-year-old man had died.
Following further inquiries, the 51-year-old man was charged with murder on Wednesday (6 August).
He remains in custody and will appear in Wagga Wagga Local Court on Tuesday 7 October.
Original Article published by Oliver Jacques on Region Riverina.
