Man charged following alleged wounding - Maitland

Saturday, 06 July 2024 11:43:36 AM

A man has been charged following the alleged wounding of another man in Maitland earlier this week.

About 8.45pm on Wednesday (3 July 2024), a man attended Maitland Police Station to report an alleged wounding at a business on George Street, Morpeth.

Police attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were told two men were involved in an altercation before a 36-year-old man allegedly threw a knife at a 26-year-old man, causing a serious injury.

The 26-year-old man was taken to Maitland Hospital before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment to an eye injury.

Police attended the scene, where they established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the incident.

About 11.40am on Friday (5 July 2024), a 36-year-old man attended Maitland Police Station where he was arrested and charged with reckless wounding and wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday 9 July 2024.

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