Man 'fatally stabbed defending friend from domestic violence'
A man is facing a murder charge for allegedly stabbing to death a man during an argument in Sydney's northwest.
Nathan Chatimba, 31, is accused of fatally stabbing 34-year-old Ben Apikotoa outside a house at Dutch Place in St Clair about 6.40pm on Saturday.
Police allege the two men - who were known to each other - were arguing in the front yard of the St Clair house when Mr Chatimba attacked Mr Apikotoa.
Mr Chatimba also allegedly assaulted his former partner Cassie Sanders, who is understood to have messaged Mr Apikotoa for help.
Two hours later, Mr Chatimba was arrested at a home some 2km away and was charged with murder and assault occasioning bodily harm.
The matter was briefly mentioned at Parramatta Bail Court yesterday where Mr Chatimba, through his Legal Aid lawyer, did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
He is due back at Penrith Local Court on October 12.
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