Man Charged With Threatening Shoppers At Waratah Village

 BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to front court today (Tuesday 17 February 2026) accused of threatening to assault shoppers at the Waratah Shopping Village.

Police were called just to the Turton Road shopping precinct just before 7.30pm on Monday 16 February 2026  to reports a man was randomly harassing shoppers at the K Mart store and allegedly threatened to assault a female.

Other shoppers intervened and performed a citizen's arrest until police arrived a short time later.

The 32-year-old from Sydney was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station.

He's been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today charged with affray.

 

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Waratah Stabbing

BY IAN CROUCH

Investigations are continuing into a stabbing at Waratah on Sunday afternoon.

Police and ambulance were called to Waratah Village just after 2.00pm where they found a 26-year-old woman with a stab wound to her arm.

She was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment.

Police have been told the woman was stabbed by a man who then ran off.

They're appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police say the incident was not a random attack.

A woman was stabbing in the arm at Waratah Village Picture: NSW Police