A man's been arrested over a violent axe attack at Islington.
The 44-year-old is accused of smashing the drivers-side window, windscreen and roof of a green Toyota Camry parked outside a pub in George Street just before 5.00pm yesterday.
It further alleged he struck the driver of the Camry in the face with the axe handle before driving off in his ute.
The 30-year-old driver was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment of facial injuries.
Highway Patrol Officers stopped his car on Lambton Road, New Lambton last night - he's been granted conditional bail to front Newcastle Local Court on August 31.
Police say it appears the accused, who was parked behind behind the Camry, became angry after the driver left the hotel and got into his car but didn't leave immediately.
