In a disturbing incident that unfolded this morning in the Port Stephens-Hunter region, a man has been charged after allegedly assaulting a police officer. The incident occurred around 8:25 am on Friday, September 1, 2023, when the police responded to a concern for welfare report at a residence on Morna Point Road, Anna Bay.
Upon their arrival at the scene, officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District discovered a man and a woman inside the property. As they continued their investigations, a male constable was allegedly stabbed by the man, using a narrow metal instrument.
The injured officer, aged 31, was promptly transported to the John Hunter Hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening facial injuries. Simultaneously, the 42-year-old suspect was apprehended and taken to the Mater Hospital for assessment.
Following his release from the hospital, the 42-year-old man was escorted to the Raymond Terrace Police Station, where he faced a slew of charges, including:
- Take or detain a person with the intent of committing a serious indictable offense.
- Common assault.
- Stalking or intimidating with the intent to cause fear of physical harm.
- Assault causing actual bodily harm.
- Reckless wounding of a police officer while executing duty.
- Using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention.
- Possession of a prohibited drug.
In light of the gravity of the charges, the Anna Bay resident has been denied bail and is scheduled to appear before the Newcastle Local Court tomorrow, Saturday, September 2, 2023.