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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National

Man charged with murder after body found in Parkes home

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 74-year-old man was found dead at a home in Parkes, NSW, on Wednesday.

Police were called to the home on Best Street about 4pm on Wednesday afternoon, over what they said was concern "for welfare of the resident".

They found the body of the 74-year-old man inside and established a crime scene. The 31-year-old man was arrested in a neighbouring house about 11pm following a police investigation

He was taken to Parkes Police Station where he was charged with one count of murder.

The man has been refused bail and will appear in Dubbo Local Court on Thursday via video link.

The 31-year-old man will appear in Dubbo Local Court on Thursday. Picture: Karleen Minney
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