A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly fatally stabbed in Armidale this morning.
About 2.15am (Thursday 29 October 2026), emergency services were called to a unit on Rockvale Road, Armidale, following reports of a stabbing.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a woman – aged in her 40s – with multiple stab wounds.
She was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however, died at the scene.
A crime scene has been established and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident have commenced.
A 53-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Armidale Police Station.
Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
More to come.