A teenager has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged assault of another teenager on the state’s Hunter region.
On Thursday (8 September 2022), officers from Lake Macquarie Police District commenced an investigation after receiving information regarding an assault at a skatepark in Charlestown.
Police were told a 14-year-old male was allegedly assaulted by a group of males, causing him serious facial injuries. The teenager remains in John Hunter Hospital undergoing treatment.
Following inquiries, a 14-year-old boy was arrested by detectives at a home in Cooks Hill, about 9.30pm (Friday 9 September 2022).
He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with assault with intent to rob in company cause grievous bodily harm.
The teenager was refused bail to appear before a children’s court today (Saturday 10 September 2022).
Investigations continue.