Emergency services were called to a campsite off Danglemah Road, Woolbrook, about 66 kilometres north-east of Tamworth at about 6pm on Sunday, following reports of a stabbing.
Two men had been involved in an altercation, before one of the men was allegedly stabbed several times in the chest and neck.The victim, believed to be aged in his 50s, could not be saved despite treatment by paramedics.
The other man, aged 43, was uninjured and arrested at the scene and taken to Tamworth police station.Police established a crime scene and during an initial search of that scene located and seized a knife, which they believe was used in the incident. No charges have been laid as detectives continue their investigation.
The stabbing marks the second fatal attack at an NSW campground in a week.A man had allegedly been struck with an axe about 10.30pm on Sunday while camping in Ebor with two friends.NSW Ambulance paramedics found a 33-year-old man had died after suffering critical head injuries.Ahwen Kohn, 26, appeared in Armidale Local Court via video link on Tuesday, charged with murder, intentionally choking a person with recklessness, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.Magistrate Miranda Moody formally refused bail.
The rapid succession of fatal incidents at remote recreational sites raises questions about safety and supervision at regional campgrounds. In the Ebor case, a woman companion showed considerable courage in attempting to secure medical assistance for the victim, driving him for about an hour to reach help despite having been assaulted herself. In the Woolbrook incident, the speed of the attack left paramedics with no chance to intervene.
Both cases remain under investigation.Mr Kohn's matter was adjourned and is due to return to Armidale Local Court on 22 April. The Woolbrook investigation is ongoing, with police appealing for information from anyone who may have been near the campground on Sunday evening.