62-year-old woman punched in the face – Maitland

A 40-year-old man has been charged with unprovoked assault on a 62-year-old woman on Church St Maitland.

About 4.35pm (Monday 6 January 2020), a 62-year-old woman was walking south along Church Street when she stopped behind a 40-year-old male.

The woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Maitland Hospital for further treatment; she has since been discharged.

Following inquiries, police attended Maitland Railway Station where they arrested a 40-year-old man.

He was refused bail to appear at Maitland Local Court today (Tuesday 7 January 2020).