Man and woman charged over serious assault and kidnap in North Gosford

A man and woman have been charged after the serious assault and alleged kidnap of another man in North Gosford over the weekend, NSW Police say.

About midday yesterday, police were called to a home on Dunbar Way, following reports a man was tied up at the location.

Police attended and found a 56-year-old man tied up and suffering head and chest injuries.

The man was treated by emergency services and taken to Gosford Hospital in a serious condition with suspected collapsed lungs and broken ribs.

Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command began investigations and on Saturday afternoon, a 29-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station.

She was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent and kidnap in company.

She appeared before Gosford Local Court yesterday (2 April 2017) and was given conditional bail. She is due to appear before Gosford Local Court again on Friday 31 March 2017.

Following further inquiries, a 29-year-old man was also arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station today.

He has been charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent and kidnap in company.

He was refused bail and will appear before Gosford Local Court tomorrow.

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