Boy Attacks Morisset Man at Central Coast Train Station

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly bashing a Morisset man at a train station on the Central Coast.

Police say the 31-year-old was waiting for a train at Narara when he was attacked by the boy at around 10pm.

The 16-year-old punched the man and then allegedly demanded his mobile which he then allegedly smashed on the ground.

The boy didn't stop there, he then continued to assault the man allegedly kicking him to the ground before stomping on his head. The man suffered severe head injuries and was treated at the scene before being taken to Gosford Hospital for further treatment.

The 16-year-old was arrested a short time later by police and taken to Gosford Police Station where he continued to be aggressive allegedly threatening one officer and punching another officer in the face.

He will face a Children's court today charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, intimidation, assault police and malicious damage.

Newcastle Teen To Face Court Accused of Threatening Service Station Staff with a Gun

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

A Newcastle teenager will front a Children's Court today after threatening staff at an Adamstown service station.

At about 11:10am on Saturday (9th September) the 17-year-old went into a service station on Glebe Road and became involved in an altercation with a staff member, throwing a cup of coffee at the employee.

The situation escalated quickly when the teenager retrieved a pistol from his car and allegedly threatened staff members who retreated inside the store.

After kicking the front doors of the store the teenager, and two of his friends, left in his car.

At about 11:30 last night, the teenager attended Newcastle Police Station with the remains of the replica firearm which had been smashed.

He was arrested and later charged with multiple offences including being armed with intent to commit indictable offence, common assault, possess unauthorised firearm and traffic offences.

The teen was refused bail.

Teen Arrested After High Speed Pursuit Through Lake Macquarie

BY IAN CROUCH

A teenager is due to face Children's Court today accused of leading police on a pursuit through Lake Macquarie last night.

Officers responded to reports of number plates being stolen from cars near the McDonald's Restaurant on Main Road Edgeworth just after 10.30 and noticed a Honda Integra without plates on Neilson Street, but the car sped away when they attempted to pull it over.

They followed the car through Edgeworth, Barnsley, Holmesville and West Wallsend at speeds allegedly reaching 110 kilometres per hour in a 60 zone before it crashed into a gutter.

The driver, a 17-year old male, was arrested after a short foot pursuit and taken to Toronto Police Station.

He was charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive dangerously, drive unregistered & uninsured motor vehicle, unaccompanied learner, stealing, goods in custody, and other miscellaneous offences.

The teen was refused bail to appear at a children’s court today.

 

Teens charged over gang rape

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Two teenage boys will face the children's court next week charged over the gang rape of a girl at a Salamander Bay house party in 2015.

On Tuesday 22nd December 2015, the then 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by two teens, then aged 15 and 16 years old on the kitchen floor of a house before she passed out.

The incident was reported to Port Stephens police and following extensive investigations, the two boys were arrested yesterday.

They were taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station and both charged with aggravated sexual assault in company.

Out of control party in Raymond Terrace

BY IAN CROUCH and JESSICA ROUSE

A Raymond Terrace teenager will face the Children's Court after a house party got out of control over the weekend.

Police were called to Watt and Morgan Streets where they found a large crowd of intoxicated young people fighting and throwing bottles.

Police say bottles were thrown during a drunken brawl, with one teenager requiring treatment after being struck in the head.

The 16-year-old will face charges of affray and assault.