Man Charged After Merewether Assault
An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged assault in Merewether over the weekend.
The incident occurred around 12:15 am on Sunday, 11 August 2024, on Hickson Street. Emergency services were called to the scene, where four 22-year-old men were treated for facial injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital.
The suspect was arrested later that day at a Maitland home and charged with multiple offenses, including recklessly causing grievous bodily harm and affray. He has been granted strict conditional bail and will appear in Newcastle Local Court on 12 September 2024.
Investigations are ongoing.