5-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Family Dog At Sunshine

 BY IAN CROUCH

 A 5-year-old boy is undergoing surgery after being attacked by the family dog at Sunshine in Lake Macquarie.

Police say the incident happened at a home on Sunshine Parade just before 4.30pm on Sunday.

The boy suffered bite wounds to the left side of his neck.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being flown to the Westmead Children's Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in a stable condition.

Police have been told the two-year-old Rottweiler will be euthanised.

Inquiries are continuing.

 

 

Police Seize Allegedly Stolen Motorcycles, Camping Gear, and Cocaine at Lake Macquarie, Central Coast Homes

 BY ISABEL EVERETT

A man has been charged after allegedly stolen motorcycles, camping equipment, cannabis and cocaine were found at a properties across Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast.

On Tuesday officers executed three search warrants at homes at Woongarah, Sunshine and Morisset.

During these warrants, police seized property including five motorcycles, camping equipment and motorcycle gear believed to be stolen.

Police also allegedly seized cocaine and cannabis, an electronic stun device, a replica pistol and fireworks. A 33-year-old man was charged with dealing with property believed to be proceeds of crime, possess prohibited plant, possess unauthorised firearm and possess explosives. He was granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on November 4. Further arrests are anticipated.