Two teenage boys have been charged, and a man remains in hospital, following an alleged assault on a bus in the Hunter yesterday.
Just after midday (Sunday 3 May 2026), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Belmont, following reports of an assault on a bus.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District and Police Transport Command attended and were told a group of people entered the bus, before an argument ensued with a 49-year-old man.
As the group was getting off the bus, they repeatedly assaulted the man, allegedly knocking him unconscious.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head and facial injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
A short time later, nine youths were located and arrested at a fast-food restaurant in Belmont.
Following inquiries, seven were released pending further investigation.
Two boys – aged 13 and 15 – were taken to Belmont Police Station where they were charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of other(s).
They both refused to appear before a children’s court today (Sunday 3 May 2025).
Investigations are ongoing.