Man charged over robbery, NSW

A man has been charged following an alleged robbery in Coffs Harbour at the weekend.

Early Saturday morning (10 November 2018), two men were approached by a group of people on Moonee Street, when it is alleged one of the men was assaulted.

Police have been told the 23-year-old man was allegedly punched several times in the face before falling to the ground, unconscious. His bag containing alcohol was stolen, NSW Police say.


The attacker left with the group and police were notified.

Following inquires, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Korff Street today (Wednesday 14 November 2018), where police allegedly seized cash, MDMA powder, steroids, and knuckledusters.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station.

He was charged with aggravated robbery, deal with property proceeds of crime, supply prohibited drug, possess prohibited drug, and possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.

The man was refused bail to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 15 November 2018).

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