Two boys have been charged after two men were allegedly assaulted at Tamworth overnight.
Emergency services were called to a shopping complex on Kathleen Street, Tamworth, just after 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 27 May 2025), responding to reports a man had been stabbed.
Police were told a man confronted two boys, alleging they were stealing. They left the store but allegedly returned with a number of other people.
Four of the youths approached the man and allegedly assaulted him, before his son intervened; he was also allegedly assaulted before the youths left the area.
The 51-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and was taken to Tamworth Hospital where he was treated for a stab wound to his lower back as well as cuts and bruising.
His son – aged 27 – suffered bruises and abrasions but not require hospital treatment.
Less than hour later, police arrested two boys, aged 14 and 15.They were taken to Tamworth Police Station where they were charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of other(s), and affray.
They've been granted conditional bail to appear at a children's court on Tuesday 8 July 2025.
