Police probe whether chainsaw was used in the murder of a man in Bega, NSW

Gordon Kessey was found dead in a park on the NSW South Coast on Monday.

A chainsaw is suspected of being used in the murder of a man on the NSW South Coast, as police investigate if a drug dispute led to the death.

The body of Gordon Kessey, 44, was found in a park on East St in Bega in the early hours of Monday morning (local time).

Another man is also understood to be in a critical condition in hospital.

A group of people were heard yelling and screaming about 2am, followed by the loud revs of what is believed to be a chainsaw, according to the Daily Telegraph.

A crime scene has been established and homicide squad detectives are assisting police in their investigations into the man’s death.

“Investigations are ongoing,” a police spokesman said.

Forensic officers were seen gathering evidence and taking photographs during the day.

Police remain at the scene.

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