Two teenagers have been charged following an alleged stabbing in Charlestown last night.
About 8.40pm (Wednesday 20 August 2025), police were called to a shopping centre on Ridley Street, Charlestown, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District arrived and were told two people had allegedly assaulted a 32-year-old man with a knife before running from the scene.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious lacerations to his arm before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
Following inquiries, police arrested two 17-year-old boys nearby before taking them to Belmont Police Station.
They were both charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, with one 17-year-old also being charged with possess prohibited drug.
Both teens were refused bail, to appear before a children's court today (Thursday 21 August 2025).
