DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN NSW: Young Man Found Dead, Another Fighting for Life After Suspected Brawl at Lismore Park
- A 25-year-old man’s body was discovered on a walking track in Goonellabah, NSW, on Friday morning
- Minutes earlier, a 31-year-old man was airlifted to hospital with critical head injuries following a suspected brawl at Clifford Park
- Police believe the two men may have been involved in a violent altercation, with a crime scene established on the walking track
In a shocking turn of events, a young man has lost his life and another is clinging to life following a suspected brawl at a park in NSW’s Northern Rivers region.
About 2:50am on Friday, a 31-year-old man stumbled into Lismore Base Hospital with serious head injuries. He was later airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
Tragically, just hours later, the body of a 25-year-old man was found on a walking track near Fischer St in Goonellabah, about 6:20am. Police were quickly alerted and a crime scene was established on the walking track.
Investigators believe the two men may have been involved in a violent altercation at Clifford Park, near Cassia Crescent in Lismore, earlier that morning. “We are still piecing together the events of that night,” a police spokesperson said. “We urge anyone with information to come forward.”
The community is reeling from the double tragedy, with locals left to wonder how such a senseless act of violence could occur in their quiet neighbourhood. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully.
As the investigation continues, residents are being urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The identity of the deceased man has not been released, pending notification of next of kin.