A man has been charged with domestic violence and kidnapping offences after a police operation in Newcastle.
About 10.50am today (Sunday 23 March 2024), emergency services were called to a unit complex on Woodbine Street, Mayfield, following reports of a domestic violence incident.
On arrival, police were told a 66-year-old woman had been assaulted by a man known to her.
Police attempted to arrest a 30-year-old man, who allegedly threatened police and refused to leave the unit.
Specialist tactical police, NSW Ambulance paramedics, and Fire and Rescue NSW attended to assist in the operation.
The man exited the unit and was arrested without further incident at about 5.15pm.
He was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with four offences:
- Hinder/resist law enforcement officer in execution of duty
- Destroy or damage property – DV
- Contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO – DV
- Kidnap with intent to commit serious indictable offence, occasioning actual bodily harm – DV
He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Monday 24 March 2025).
