An investigation is underway following an armed robbery in the Newcastle area this morning.
About 5am (Monday 30 December 2024), emergency services were called to a club on Boreus Road, Hamilton North, after reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and were told two men – carrying knives and dressed in black – entered the club about 4am.
The men assaulted a staff member before stealing cash and electronics.
The staff member, a 40-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital for treatment.
A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident has commenced.
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.
