Station Street, Wollongong: Man charged with murder after body found in car park

A man has been charged with murder after the body of an elderly man was found in a car park next to a train station.

NSW Police officers were called to the scene after the grim discovery was made in the Station Street car park, next to Wollongong train station on the NSW south coast, around 7.20am on Sunday.

The deceased man is believed to be a 68-year-old resident, but he has not yet been formally identified.

A 37-year-old man was arrested in Crown Street at 10.40am yesterday before being taken into custody.

The man who was taken to Wollongong police station was later charged with murder.

He was refused bail and will appear in Wollongong Local Court today.

Earlier, officers and detectives from the Homicide Squad established a crime scene in the area and established Strike Force Alleppo to investigate the man’s death.

The multi-storey car park was cordoned off by police at the main entrance on Sunday after dozens of police cars descended on the scene as residents looked on in horror.

Dozens of police cars arrived at the Station Street car park next to Wollongong train station (pictured) on Sunday morning after police were alerted to the grim discovery.

Station staff reportedly found the man’s body on the first level, near the west side of the car park, the Daily Telegraph reported.

The area is known for being frequented by people who sleep on the streets.

Forensic experts scoured the scene for evidence as detectives began their investigation into the alleged incident.

Pastor Josh Hammann said residents were shocked by the scene after a convoy of police cars arrived on the street.

“We understand that something really sad has happened,” he told ABC.

“This is very much a police matter, but our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.”

More soon.