A man will face court today after allegedly assaulting another man at a hotel in Sydney's inner west yesterday.
Just before 7pm (Sunday 19 April 2026), emergency services were called to a hotel on Darling Street, Rozelle, following reports of an assault.
Upon arrival, officers attached to Leichardt Police Area Command were told a 43-year-old man had been walking through the premises with his dog – a French Bulldog – when another man – who was not known to him – allegedly kicked his dog and assaulted him a steak knife.
The unknown man left the scene prior to police arrival.
The 43-year-old was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for lacerations to his head and arm before being taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and an investigation into the alleged assault was commenced.
Following inquiries, police – with assistance from officers attached to Southwest Metropolitan Region's Operations Support Group – executed a search warrant at a home on Hargraves Avenue, Punchbowl, about 1am today (Monday 20 April 2026).
During the search, police arrested a 53-year-old man before taking him to Campsie Police Station.
He was charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, drive motor vehicle while licence suspended, affray, and common assault.
The 53-year-old was refused bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court today.
