Hunter Police Officer Accused of Assaulting Neighbours, While Off-Duty

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A Hunter police officer has been charged over a number of alleged assaults while off-duty.

In February, an investigation commenced after a physical altercation between neighbours was reported, which involved an off-duty male police officer.

Their inquiries also uncovered another physical altercation between the off-duty officer and the neighbour’s son, which occurred in December 2019.

Following extensive investigations, the 39-year-old detective senior constable – who is attached to Northern Region – was served a Future Court Attendance Notice on Tuesday, for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of common assault.

He is due to appear at Toronto Local Court on December 1. 

His employment status is currently under review.

Man Facing Court, After Alleged Armpit Stabbing in Lake Macquarie

 BY ISABEL EVERETT

A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing another man in Lake Macquarie on Tuesday.

About 1.45pm, emergency services were called to a home on Earswick Crescent, Buttaba, following reports that a man had been seriously injured during a fight.

Police were told that a 27-year-old man attended the home and allegedly punched a 47-year-old man multiple times before stabbing him in the armpit and leaving the scene.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attended, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, who treated the older man for his injuries. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital for surgery.

A short time later, police arrested the 27-year-old on Wyee Road, Doyalson.

He was taken to Toronto Police Station and charged with reckless wounding (DV) and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV).

The Wyee man was refused bail to appear in Toronto Local Court on Wednesday.

The two men are known to each other.