A man allegedly killed during an late night altercation has been identified as a young father.
Samuel Allen, 22, was driven to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the stomach outside a home in Mudgee in central west NSW shortly before 11pm on Saturday night.
The father-of-one died in hospital a short time later.
Homicide detectives spent much of Sunday examining the cordoned off crime scene in Gladstone Street as a manhunt for Mr Allen’s alleged attacker was launched.
On Sunday afternoon, a man, 28 was arrested by Queensland Police after he attended Toowoomba Police Station.
NSW detectives are currently on route to Queensland to apply for an extradition warrant.
Samuel Allen was allegedly stabbed to death in Mudgee on Saturday night
The father-of-one’s death has rocked the central west NSW town
Investigations by Strike Force Dunedin continue.
News of Mr Allen’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes in the close knit country town.
Those who knew Mr Allen vowed to ensure his little boy always knows how much he was loved
‘Words can not describe the way many hearts are feeling!’ one friend wrote.
‘The way you would always light up a room anytime you’d walk in one! You’d always make people laugh no matter what.
‘We have some of the best memories, best laughs and I’ll cherish them forever!’
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Forensic officers spent Sunday examining the scene of the late night altercation
Investigations by Strike Force Dunedin continue. Pictured is the cordoned off crime scene
