Boy, 15, is charged with murder after allegedly stabbing man, 22, to death following an argument about a hat

By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 03:46, 1 August 2026 | Updated: 03:56, 1 August 2026 A teenage boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a young man in what police allege stemmed from an argument over a hat.  Zane Robson, 22, was found with stab wounds by emergency services on Mann Street in Gosford, on the NSW Central Coast, on Tuesday about 7.30pm. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Gosford Hospital where he later died. At about 1.30am on Saturday, police arrested a 15-year-old boy and a 45-year-old woman at a home in Lake Haven. Neither can be identified for legal reasons.  The teenager was charged with murder and refused bail to appear before a Children's Bail Court later on Saturday. The woman was charged with hindering the apprehension of a person accused of committing a serious offence and appeared before the NSW Bail Division Court. During the hearing, her solicitor Javid Faiz told the court there had been an argument about a hat, news.com.au reported. 'I spoke to the detective in relation to the [alleged] murder… police say that it is not a gang-related type but rather that it is something that has occurred over a hat,' he said. Zane Robson (pictured) was found by emergency services on Mann Street in Gosford, on the NSW Central Coast, on Tuesday evening. He died in hospital A 15-year-old boy was charged with murder on Saturday and refused bail (Pictured, emergency services attend the incident in Gosford) Mr Faiz told the court the woman would contest the charges made against her. 'There is nothing to suggest that [she] was aware that there was a warrant at the time,' he said. '[Police] have observed a female, they've knocked on the door and observed a female. 'It's not one [case] where the young person has then taken off, the young person was found under the bed.' Mr Faiz told the court there was CCTV with evidence of 'how it all started'. The court also heard the woman cares for an autistic child and had secured stable accommodation after experiencing homelessness following the death of her partner. She was granted bail on the condition she remain at the Lake Haven address and report to police each week. Her matter will return to Wyong Local Court on August 11.  Mr Robson was identified earlier this week when his family shared a heartbreaking message in a GoFundMe campaign. Mr Robson was identified earlier this week when his family shared a heartbreaking message 'No family is ever prepared for a loss like this,' a relative said. 'On the evening of July 28, 2026, our family was devastated by the sudden and tragic loss of a much-loved son, grandson, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. 'At just 22 years old, his life was taken far too soon in an [alleged] senseless act of knife violence in Gosford.' The relative said the family was grateful to first responders and 'complete strangers' who helped Mr Robson in his final moments. 'In the middle of such a heartbreaking tragedy, knowing that people showed him kindness, compassion, and courage brings us immense comfort during what would have been a scary and lonely time,' they said. 'Growing up, Zane was a bubbly, happy and inquisitive child who loved motorbikes and following his siblings around. 'While Zane had his own personal struggles in life, he was a remarkably kind person who always showed deep love, empathy and compassion toward his parents, big brothers, little sister, family and friends. '[He] always said "I love you" at the end of a phone call. He will be missed more than words can say.' The family thanked those who had donated to the fundraiser, which will go towards funeral costs and supporting his grieving loved ones. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.