BY OLIVIA DILLON
Four people have been arrested following an alleged assault in Newcastle
West yesterday afternoon.
About 3.45pm, Newcastle City Officers and one Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officer intervened with a group fighting on Hunter Street in Newcastle West.
Police were told, the four people entered a shop on Hunter Street before allegedly assaulting the owners, a 25-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman.
The man suffered a suspected fractured jaw, and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
Following inquiries, a 16-year-old boy and two men, aged 18 and 20, were arrested at the scene and taken to Newcastle Police Station.
The 16-year-old was refused bail to appear before a children's court today.
Both men were granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court tomorrow
Shortly after, a 20-year-old woman attended Newcastle Police Station and was also arrested in relation to the incident.
She was granted condition bail to also appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday the 2nd of March 2023.
