Man charged with murder of man 'killed when returning a lawn mower'
A man has been charged with murder over the alleged stabbing death of another man in western Sydney last month.
Police said Jay Lupton, 28, was on the run for almost two weeks after the death of Hady Jaouhara.
Jay Lupton is accused of murder. 9News
Mr Jaouhara was fatally stabbed in the backyard of a Lethbridge Park on February 23. He died en route to hospital from a single puncture wound.
Police believe the 23-year-old-victim was at the Magellan Street home just before midnight and was returning a lawn mower to his work mate and business partner.
Mr Lupton was arrested about 4am today and has been charged with murder.
The man, from Lethbridge Park, was returning a lawn mower which he had been using as part of his new lawn mowing business, when locals reported hearing screams. Nine
He appeared in Parramatta Bail Court after being arrested by NSW Police at a Seven Hills home this morning.
Mr Lupton's court appearance was brief.
He did not apply for bail, and his family yelled out in support as he was taken back into custody.
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