POLICE have charged two men over the alleged murder of David King in Salt Ash in August.
The two men - aged 27 and 39 - were arrested on Friday, the first at Raymond Terrace, the second at Charlestown Square.
The 27-year-old was arrested when police stopped his vehicle in Wahroonga Street about 11.30am.
He was taken to Raymond Terrace police station and charged with murder, take/detain person in company with intent to obtain advantage, damage property by fire and possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.
Two hours later, police swooped at Charlestown Square, arresting the 39-year-old man about 1.45pm.
He was taken to Waratah Police Station, where he was charged with accessory after the fact to murder and accessory after the fact to kidnapping.
Both men were refused bail and will appear at Newcastle Local Court on Saturday.
David King was found dead in a car at Salt Ash on August 29.
Emergency services had been called to a Hideaway Drive after reports a white Ford Ranger ute had hit a tree.
King was found in the car with a fatal gunshot wound.
Police then found a burnt-out Santa Fe on Masonite Road in Heatherbrae which they believe is linked to the shooting.
Strike Force Breve was established to investigate the incident, with assistance from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
Strike Force Breve investigations continue.
