A man accused of attacking a Hamilton South resident with a shovel has appeared before Newcastle Bail Court.
The 33 year old allegedly armed himself with a shovel and a garden pick, when a dispute arose during a backyard drinking session.
After being asked to leave the premises, the accused allegedly ran at the party's host with a shovel, cutting his hand.
He was later arrested and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and contravening an apprehended violence order.
