Two teenage boys have been charged, and a man remains in hospital, following an alleged assault on a bus in the Hunter yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just after midday (Sunday 3 May 2026), emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, Belmont, following reports of an assault on a bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the group was getting off the bus, they repeatedly assaulted the man, allegedly knocking him unconscious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for head and facial injuries before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A short time later, nine youths were located and arrested at a fast-food restaurant in Belmont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following inquiries, seven were released pending further investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two boys \u2013 aged 13 and 15 \u2013 were taken to Belmont Police Station where they were charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company of other(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They both refused to appear before a children\u2019s court today (Sunday 3 May 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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