Three Charged After Bonnells Bay Assault

BY GEORGIA LUPTON

A man and two teenage boys have been charged with robbery in company after assaulting a 15 year old boy at Bonnells Bay.

The victim was approached by the three offenders at the skate park on Fishery Point Road around 5:30 Saturday evening.

Officers allege the trio assaulted the 15 year old, causing him minor injuries.

The teenager and his mother reported the incident to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command.

The three offenders were later arrested at Tuggerah Shopping Centre on Sunday morning.

The 19-year-old man will appear in Wyong Local Court on March 8.

The 16 and 17 year old teenagers will face a children's court on March 7.

All three were granted conditional bail.

Man Seriously Injured Following Assault at Bonnells Bay

BY IAN CROUCH
 

 A man has been taken to hospital following an assault at Bonnells Bay last night.

Around 10.30pm, a 49-year-old man was at a home on Egret Close,  when he went outside and was confronted by three men.

Police have been told one of the men armed with an extendable baton, assaulted him, causing him to fall to the ground.

He was then bashed by the other men while on the ground  before they left in a white sedan.

The victim was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital with arm, neck and facial injuries.

Officers from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.

As part of their inquiries, police would like to speak to three men, described only as being of a large build, who may be able to assist them.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward.