A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing at a
Newcastle petrol station
The 24 year old was charged after allegedly stabbing a 54 year
old man at a petrol station in Newcastle just after 8pm on
Saturday, 13 December 2020, causing the older man's death.
Police allege that the suspect, Zack Mavin, attempted an armed
robbery at a service station before walking down the road to
another service station, where he had an altercation with the
54-year old alleged victim who had been walking his daughter's
dog.
It is alleged that Mr Mavin stabbed the victim in the stomach,
leading to his death.
Police found the suspect at a nearby house, arrested and
conveyed him to the police station where he was charged with
murder.
