Friday 20 October 2017

UPDATED: Man Arrested Over Alleged Stabbing Near Newcastle Post Office

BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested and charged a man over an alleged stabbing incident outside the former Newcastle Post Office.

Emergency services were called to the corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets at about 9.00pm on Thursday where they found a man with a stab wound to his abdomen.

The 33-year-old was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

Police say they've now arrested and charged a man over the incident.

A 46-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.


He's been refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court today (Friday 20 October 2017).

It's believed the men knew each other.