A man's hand has been severed during an assault this morning on the North Coast.
Emergency services responded to reports that a man's left hand had been cut off during an assault at a home on Toormina Place, Coffs Harbour, about 6.45am today (Wednesday 16 April 2025).
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 59-year-old man at the scene before he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Two women, aged 58 and 80, who were in the premises at the time, were not injured.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District have been told two men – one of whom is believed to be known to the 59-year-old man - had assaulted him. They left before police arrived.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident commenced.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone with information about the matter – or was in the area at the time with any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Coffs Harbour Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
