Authorities have apprehended three men and a woman following the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man at a park on the New South Wales South Coast.

The tragic incident unfolded when the man’s body was discovered on East Street in Bega around 2 a.m. on October 6, prompting strike force detectives to establish a crime scene and launch a comprehensive investigation.

In a related incident, another victim, a 45-year-old man, suffered stab wounds but has fortunately recovered after receiving treatment at South East Regional Hospital.

In a significant development, law enforcement officers executed raids on three homes located in Bega and Bemboka, resulting in the arrest of three men, aged 29, 32, and 34, along with a 19-year-old woman.

The arrested individuals were subsequently taken to Bega Police Station for further questioning.

No charges have been laid.

The arrests come just days after a public tip-off led detectives and divers to search a private property and the Glebe Wetlands on East Street.

They uncovered items of interest in the property, which are being forensically examined.

A knife, electronic devices, and two vehicles have been previously found and seized.

Strike force detectives, with the help of NSW SES, have been focusing their efforts on the Glebe Wetlands. 

Investigations are continuing.