A man has been charged following an investigation into an alleged assault and stolen car at North Lambton earlier this week.
Police were called to a home on Acacia Avenue about 11am on Wednesday 16 August 2023, and were told the resident had confronted a man in his home, before the man allegedly assaulted him and stole his car.
The 65-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a laceration to his arm.
A short time later, police from Newcastle City Police District located the car abandoned on Mayo Street, Jesmond.
Police canvassed the area with assistance from PolAir and the Dog Unit; however, the man was unable to be located.
Following extensive inquiries and a public appeal, a 36-year-old man was arrested at Waratah about 12.40pm yesterday (Thursday 17 August 2023).
He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with armed with intent, aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence, aggravated assault with intent to take motor vehicle, and steal motor vehicle.
The man was refused bail to attend Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 18 August 2023).
