A further two teenage boys have been charged after a man was left seriously injured following an alleged assault on a bus in the Hunter last weekend.
Just after midday on Sunday 3 May 2026, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Belmont, following reports of an assault on a bus.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District and Police Transport Command attended and were told a group of people entered the bus, before an argument ensued with a 49-year-old man.
As the group was getting off the bus, they allegedly repeatedly assaulted the man, knocking him unconscious.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head and facial injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment. The man has since been from hospital.
A short time later, nine youths were located and arrested at a fast-food restaurant in Belmont.
Following inquiries, seven were released pending further investigation.
Two boys – aged 16 – were charged and remain before the courts.
Following further investigations, another two 16-year-old boys were arrested at Toronto and Belmont Police stations, where they were each charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company.
They are due to reappear separately before a childrens court on Monday 18 May 2026 and Monday 15 June 2026.
A 12-year-old boy was also dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
Investigations are ongoing.
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.
