A man has been charged following an assault in the state's north yesterday.
About 6pm (Friday 25 April 2025), police were called to Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay following reports a man had been assaulted with a hammer.
A 23-year-old man was treated at the scene for a head injury by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
Police established a crime scene and an investigation into the incident commenced.
Following inquiries, about 9.30am today (Saturday 26 April 2025), a 26-year-old man was arrested in Nelson Bay and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.
The man was charged with three offences – cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent, assault and stalk/intimidate – intend fear, physical harm.
The man was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court tomorrow (Sunday 27 April 2025).
