Police Call For Witness after Late Night Stabbing in Mayfield

BY JESSICA ROUSE

Police are looking for anyone with information after a man was stabbed at Mayfield late last night.

Police say at about 11:30pm, a group of people were arguing at a unit complex n Hanbury Street before a fight broke out which ended in a 15-year-old man allegedly receiving stab wounds to his left leg and hand.

The man was taken to the John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition, while police established a crime scene.

A 16-year-old was spoken to at the scene and arrested but later released from Newcastle Police Station pending further inquiries.

Anyone with any information and anyone who was a witness is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Man stabbed during aggravated home invasion

BY JESSICA ROUSE

A 62-year old man is recovering in John Hunter Hospital after being stabbed in the shoulder at a home invasion in Singleton.

Two men with jumpers covering their faces forced entry into the Howe Street unit at about 9pm last night (Monday 2nd January).

The invaders fled from the scene and the victim took himself to Singleton Hospital where he was later transferred to the John Hunter.

A crime scene has been established and Hunter Valley detectives are investigating.

Anyone with further information are being urged to call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.