A teenager has been charged after he allegedly kicked and slapped another boy in Birmingham Gardens.
Police say a 15-year-old was allegedly kicked to the head and slapped before his phone was stolen on Rae Street at about 1am yesterday morning.
Police were called to the scene and gave first aid to the injured boy who was then taken to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment for head and leg injuries.
A 16-year-old teenager was arrested at the scene and charged with robbery and assault.
He'll face a children's court next month.
