A grieving family of a 44-year-old man found d3:ad in a Sydney creek has come forward with disturbing details
The family of a man whose body was found in a creek in Sydney has described him as a loving father who was trying to get his life back on track.
Hemi Stewart, 44, leaves behind his son and grieving family spread across Australia and New Zealand.
Hemi Stewart, 44, leaves behind his son and grieving family spread across Australia and New Zealand. Supplied
Hemi’s aunt Wikitoria Roberts spoke to 9News on Saturday through immense anguish to pay tribute to her bright and cheeky nephew
“It’s a horrible feeling, nobody will understand you know of losing a loved one so young,” Roberts said.
His body was found by officers face down in the water at a Baulkham Hills reserve on Friday morning.
Police were called to the area after a member of the public spotted clothing in a creek.
“He’s only 44 years of age,” Roberts said.
Stewart’s body was found by officers face down in the water at a Baulkham Hills reserve, in Sydney’s north-west, on Friday morning. 9News
“It is what it is, but it’s just not nice, not nice at all.”
NSW Police detective acting superintendent Michelle Mathieson said the family has been left heartbroken by the loss.
“Absolutely devastated by the death of their loved one,” Mathieson said.
The father went missing back on August 2 and he was last seen at 6am on Stoke Street in Schofields.
The missing person appeal was taken public by police just two days ago.
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His photo was shared online by authorities and a tip led them to the tragic discovery at Torry Burn Reserve.
Police probed Stewart’s links to a home invasion at Sarah Crescent that happened a day after his disappearance in which a family was threatened with a stun gun.
Police were called to the area after a member of the public spotted clothing in a creek. 9News
Given his criminal history Stewart’s family has told 9News they strongly suspect foul play was a factor in his death.
The homicide squad has been called in to assist local police.
“I’m unable to say exactly how the man has died, but obviously we are looking at all avenues of these deaths and we will be investigating thoroughly,” Mathieson said.
SOURCE: 9 NEWS
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