A third man has been charged as an investigation continues into an alleged stabbing in Newcastle at the weekend.
About 3.20am on Sunday 11 January 2026, emergency services were called to a carpark on Parry Street, Newcastle West.
At the scene, officers located an 18-year-old man who had sustained a stab wound to his neck and head.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the incident.
Two men – both aged 18 – were arrested and charged in relation to the incident yesterday (Tuesday 13 January 2026). Both men remain before the courts.
About 2pm today (Wednesday 14 January 2026), a 19-year-old man was arrested at Newcastle Police Station.
He was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of other(s), and affray.
He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 29 January 2026.
Inquiries into the incident are continuing.
