A Lake Macquarie man has been charged over the alleged attempted murder of a man following an investigation by police.
Police will allege that about 10.30am yesterday (Tuesday 22 April 2025), a 35-year-old man allegedly attempted to suffocate a 71-year-old man known to him at a home at Macquarie Hills.
The 71-year-old man left the location and was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were later notified of the incident and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, the 35-year-old man was arrested at a home on Taranaki Place, Macquarie Hills, shortly after 5am today (Wednesday 23 April 2025).
He was taken to Belmont Police Station where he was charged with attempt to strangle/suffocate with intent to murder (DV).
He was refused bail to appear before Belmont Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 24 April 2025).
