Men charged over assault, investigations continue, NSW

Two men have been charged and investigations continue after a man was assaulted at Coffs Harbour yesterday, NSW Police say.

About 9pm yesterday, a 42-year-old man was walking along Coffs Street near Rotary Park.

Police were told several men in the park ran at the man and assaulted him on Moonee Street causing lacerations to his face and head.

Police and emergency services were contacted by witnesses and attended the scene.

The man was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a stable condition.

Three men and a woman were arrested a short distance away.

Two of the men, aged 29 and 53, were both charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company and affray.

Both men were granted conditional bail to appear at Coffs Harbour Local Court. The 29-year-old man is due to appear on Monday 21 November 2016 and the 53-year-old man is due to appear on Tuesday 15 November 2016.

The other man and woman were released pending further inquiries.

Police are investigating the matter and are appealing for anyone with further information to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers.

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