BY IAN CROUCH
A 16-year-old boy is set to face the Children's Court next month over an alleged assault on another boy at a Kurri Kurri soccer match earlier this month.
The alleged assault took place after the under 17's fixture between Valentine FC and Kurri Kurri FC at Biralee Oval at about 8pm on Wednesday May 12.
The teams had just finished the game and were shaking hands when it's claimed a player from Kurri Kurri punched a Valentine player in the head, knocking him unconscious.
The 16-year-old victim was taken to the John Hunter Hospital where he underwent surgery for a broken jaw.
Police were alerted the following day and commenced an investigation.
Officers arrested a 16-year-old boy on Monday afternoon after he attended Cessnock Police Station.
He's been charged with recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm and granted bail to face a children's court on Tuesday June 15 2021.
