A man accused of murdering his mate as a backyard gathering wound-down at Mayfield has been refused bail in court.
Shaun Garry Johnson, 36, faced Newcastle bail court on Saturday after he was charged with murder on Friday.
He did not apply for bail and it was formally refused.
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His arrest came after a 50-year-old man died outside a Silsoe Street home about 11.20pm on Boxing Day.
The man had suffered a stab wound to the neck.
Police said a post-Christmas backyard party was in its final throes when the incident occurred.
Mr Johnson will face Newcastle local court via audio-visual link on January 6.
