Two teenage boys have been charged following an assault in the Hunter region last week.
Around 9pm on Saturday 30 May 2026, officers attached to Police Transport Command – Northern Satellite were patrolling the Newcastle Interchange area were notified of an assault on Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West.
Police located a 13-year-old boy with facial injuries and were told two unknown people had assaulted the teenager before leaving the area on foot.
Despite extensive inquiries in the area, those involved were unable to be located.
The boy attended hospital for assessment.
About 8am yesterday (Wednesday 3 June 2026), officers attended a unit in Stockton and arrested a 16-year-old boy. He was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with shoplifting, assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, and breach of bail.
He was refused bail to appear at a children's court yesterday (Wednesday 3 June 2026) where he was granted conditional bail to reappear on Monday 22 June 2026.
About 5pm yesterday (Wednesday 3 June 2026), officers arrested a 17-year-old boy in Broadmeadow. He was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with shoplifting and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at a children's court on Monday 13 July 2026.
