UPDATE 14 MAY: a 37-year-old man faced Wollongong Court on Tuesday, 14 May, charged with murder.
NSW Police say they arrested the man in Crown Street after the body of a 68-year-old man was found at Wollongong train station on Sunday, 12 May.
EARLIER: A man has been arrested after a body was found near Wollongong train station early on Sunday morning (12 May).
Police were called to the station car park in Station Street at about 7:20 am where they found a man’s body.
While he is yet to be formally identified, police believe he is a local 68-year-old man. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine cause of death and confirm the man’s identity.
Police arrested a 37-year-old man around 10:40 am. He has been taken to Wollongong Police Station as inquiries continue.
Anyone with information or was in the area at the time is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.