Police appeal for information after assault at Cobar racecourse

Sunday, 06 October 2024 04:48:15 PM

Police are appealing for information following an assault at a racecourse in the state’s northwest.

About 5pm on Saturday 5 October 2024, emergency services were called to a rodeo event held at a racecourse on Louth Road, Cobar, following reports two men were involved in a fight.

Officers attached to Central North Police District were told the men had an argument before a 38-year-old man was punched in the face.

The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Cobar District Hospital with a broken jaw.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage of the assault to contact Cobar police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Investigations into the incident continue.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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