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