In a recent incident at Metford, a 46-year-old woman has been charged over an alleged stabbing that occurred yesterday (Saturday 5 August 2023). Emergency services responded to a reported brawl on Hakea Way around 9.50pm. A 46-year-old man sustained chest wounds and was taken to John Hunter Hospital in stable condition. Meanwhile, a 50-year-old woman was also taken to the hospital with an injury to her hand.
Following the incident, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District initiated an investigation and established a crime scene. Subsequently, the 46-year-old woman was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station, where she now faces charges of wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
In court proceedings, the woman was refused bail and has appeared before Newcastle Bail Court this morning (Sunday 6 August 2023), where bail was once again denied. She is scheduled to appear in Maitland Local Court tomorrow (Monday 7 August 2023).