Man charged with murder after body found in Newcastle apartment

A man will face court today charged over the alleged murder of another man in Newcastle last night.

Police were called to a unit on Regent St, Mayfield, at 6.30pm on Saturday after being made aware of a body – a man aged 63 – in a bedroom.

One hour later, a 35-year-old man was arrested in Argenton and was taken to Waratah Police Station.

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He was charged with one count of murder.

The man has been refused bail and will appear via video link at Newcastle Bail Court later today.

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A post-mortem exam will be conducted tomorrow.

Investigations continue.