Homicide investigation underway as 65-year-old found dead in Homebush WestEBy Esther LinderTopic:Homicide1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:16amNSW Police said the man's body was found in a granny flat at the back of the property. (ABC News)In short:A 31-year-old man has been arrested after a 65-year-old man was found dead at a home in Homebush West on Friday night.A knife has been found at the property but the cause of death is yet to be determined.What's next?A report will be prepared for the coroner and the homicide squad is investigating the death.abc.net.au/news/nsw-man-arrested-homicide-homebush-west/105277482Link copiedShareShare articlePolice have launched a homicide investigation after finding the body of a 65-year-old man at a home in Sydney's westEmergency services were called to the property in Courallie Avenue in Homebush West at about 11:30pm on Friday to conduct a welfare check.Superintendent Robert Toynton of NSW Police's Auburn command said on Saturday the man's body was found in a granny flat at the back of the property.Police said a knife was found at the home. (ABC News)A knife was found at the home, police said, but the cause of death would be confirmed in a post-mortem.A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Auburn Police Station, where he is aiding police with their inquiries.Police said witnesses, including the people who made the welfare reports, were being interviewed.Superintendent Toynton said police understood the two men were known to each other but were not related, so the incident was not being treated as a domestic violence matter.A report will be prepared for the coroner.Posted 1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:16am, updated 1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:23amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top Stories'Third party' vote looks set to beat CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A triangular chart showing an example of some electorates shifting from LNP to 'Other candidates' at the 2025 federal electionTrump says he has a new plan for Gaza. Who is he listening to?BAnalysis by Brad RyanPhoto shows A composite image of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Donald Trump and Bezalel Smotrich.Labor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TinglePhoto shows Two men in orange hi vis vest, with one holding up a dollar coinPakistan launches retaliatory strikes against India as conflict intensifiesTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows Thumbnail Pakistan missileIndia's retaliation to terror attacks is a changed strategy. But is it working?Analysis by Hannah JosePhoto shows Two of India's French-made Rafale fighter jets in lockstep in the sky at Aero India 2021.Popular nowA girl's police interview brings 'truth' into focus in mushroom murder trialTopic:CourtsPhoto shows A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirtTrump says he has a new plan for Gaza. Who is he listening to?BAnalysis by Brad RyanPhoto shows A composite image of Itamar Ben-Gvir, Donald Trump and Bezalel Smotrich.Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price warned against more 'surprise' movesTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsPhoto shows Jacinta Price speaks while Dutton stands behind her listening. Related topicsAuburnCrimeHomicideNSWPoliceTop Stories'Third party' vote looks set to beat CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A triangular chart showing an example of some electorates shifting from LNP to 'Other candidates' at the 2025 federal electionTrump says he has a new plan for Gaza. Who is he listening to?BAnalysis by Brad RyanLabor win turns sour as the bloody realpolitik takes centre stageLAnalysis by Laura TinglePakistan launches retaliatory strikes against India as conflict intensifiesTopic:Unrest, Conflict and WarIndia's retaliation to terror attacks is a changed strategy. But is it working?Analysis by Hannah JoseJust InLabor's David Smith takes the lead in tight race for ACT seat of Bean Topic:Australian Federal Elections1m ago1 minutes agoSat 10 May 2025 at 4:31amHunt rules himself out of Origin, says Broncos replacement is 'obvious'LIVE38m ago38 minutes agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:54amMan arrested after 65-year-old found dead in Sydney's westTopic:Homicide1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:23am'I will kill you one day': Hospital cleaner charged with stalking colleagueTopic:Courts1h ago1 hours agoSat 10 May 2025 at 3:19amMore Just InBack to top