Two men have been charged following an alleged brawl at a shopping centre on the Central Coast earlier this month.
About 7pm Thursday 11 July 2024, police were called to a shopping centre on Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay, following reports a group of young people were allegedly brawling in a food court.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and found the group had left the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Police located and seized a hammer for forensic examination.
Following inquiries, about 11:40am today (Monday 22 July 2024), two men, aged 18 and 20, attended Wyong Police Station and were arrested.
Both were charged with affray.
The 20-year-old was refused bail to appear before Wyong Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 23 July 2024).
The 18-year-old was granted conditional bail to appear before Wyong Local Court on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
Inquiries into the incident are ongoing.
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.
