Police are appealing for information after an assault and attempted robbery in the State's north yesterday.
About 5.25pm yesterday (Sunday 12 April 2026), NSW Ambulance paramedics were called to a carpark on Cowper Street, Wallsend, following reports of an assault.
A 59-year-old man was treated by paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries before he was taken to hospital for further treatment.
About 12pm today (Monday 13 April 2026), the man attended Waratah Police Station to report the incident and officers attached to Newcastle Police District commenced an investigation.
Police were told an unknown man demanded the 59-year-old man's property and when he refused, he was allegedly assaulted.
As inquiries continue, police would like to speak with a man they believe may be able to assist with inquiries.
He is described as being about 180cm tall, who was wearing black and red coloured clothing and was last seen at the intersection of Cowper and Murnin Streets.
Officers are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area to contact Newcastle City Police District 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.
