A man will face court tomorrow charged following an alleged armed robbery at a licensed premises near Newcastle at the weekend.
About 7.50pm on Saturday 24 May 2025, police were called to a hotel on Fullerton Street, Stockton, following reports of an armed robbery.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and found a 30-year-old man being held down by a group of patrons.
Police were told the man had allegedly threatened patrons at the venue and demanded cash from staff, before stabbing a 68-year-old man.
The 68-year-old patron left the scene prior to the arrival of police. He was later located and attended John Hunter Hospital.
The 30-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to the same hospital under police guard.
Police searched the man and allegedly located and seized several weapons including a gel blaster firearm.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Earlier today (Monday 26 May 2025), the 30-year-old man was charged with five offences:
Robbery while armed with dangerous weapon,
Aggravated robbery with wounding/grievous bodily harm,
Wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm,
Possess unregistered firearm-pistol, and
Common assault.
He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Tuesday 26 May 2025).