Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Lake Macquarie home

Two NSW men have been hailed by police after they detained an alleged murderer following a car accident in Lake Macquarie last night.  

Police were called to the scene of a crash on Macquarie Road in Fassifern around 10pm yesterday and found 51-year-old Robert Cadman with facial injuries. 

Two locals, Daniel Bray and Josh Robinson, called police after Mr Cadman allegedly attempted to leave the scene following a collision with another car. 

During his arrest, Mr Cadman allegedly made comments which led police to search a home in William Street in Toronto. 

The body of Mr Cadman's partner, mother-of-three Yvonne Parkes, was found inside. The 67-year-old had allegedly been stabbed multiple times. 

Police believe the incident may have been domestic violence-related. 

"When you put two and two together, it is pretty scary," Mr Bray told 9NEWS today.

"Old mate hit the other car, so I just thought I am going to stop this bloke and get the licence plate details, like what you would do and then he sped off and hit a tree."

Mr Robinson said he jumped on Mr Cadman after he allegedly attempted to flee the scene.

"He started running through the brushes and yeah fell over and I just sort of jumped on top of him and was like ‘you are not moving mate’ and called the cops straight away," he said. 

Mr Cadman was taken to John Hunter Hospital before being arrested at Belmont Police Station, where he was charged with murder.

He was refused bail and appeared in Newcastle Local Court this afternoon.

Chief Inspector Gerard Lawson said the man and woman were known to each other.

"We're not aware of any violent history between the two parties at this stage," he said.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.