A teen has been charged over an alleged stabbing at Bateau Bay yesterday.
About 2.30pm on Monday 22 April 2024, emergency services were called to a bus stop on Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay, following reports of an assault.
At the scene, police were told that a 20-year-old man was waiting at a bus stop outside a shopping centre when he was approached by three males.
The group engaged in a verbal altercation before the man was allegedly assaulted and stabbed in the back.
The three males fled the scene prior to the arrival of emergency services.
The 20-year-old was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene was established and inquiries into the incident commenced by Tuggerah Lakes Police District.
Following extensive inquiries, a 15-year-old boy was arrested at Toukley Police Station about 4.30pm yesterday (Monday 22 April 2024).
He was charged with affray, and wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He was refused bail to appear before a children's court today (Tuesday 23 April 2024).
As inquiries continue to locate the outstanding alleged offenders, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
