A man is in police custody after a stabbing at Iluka and subsequent pursuit north across the Northern Rivers region.

Emergency services were called to Ballanda Crescent, Iluka, about 4.30pm (Saturday, 7 December 2024), responding to reports a man armed with a knife had allegedly forced his way into a home and attacked the resident.

Officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, but the injured man died at the scene.

A crime scene was established, and inquiries commenced into the circumstances surrounding his death.

A short time later, police attempted to stop a man driving a 4WD ute north along the Pacific Highway.

When the driver allegedly ignored police directions, a pursuit was initiated and continued north from Iluka to Woodburn, where road spikes were successfully deployed by officers attached to Coffs Traffic and Highway Patrol Command.

The ute continued to Uralba Street, Woodburn, where a 58-year-old man was arrested.

He will be taken to Lismore Police Station.

Inquiries are continuing.