A further two teenage boys have been charged after a man was left seriously injured following an alleged assault on a bus in the Hunter last weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just after midday on 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 allegedly repeatedly assaulted the man, 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. The man has since been from hospital.<\/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 16 \u2013 were charged and remain before the courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following further investigations, another two 16-year-old boys were arrested at Toronto and Belmont Police stations, where they were each charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They are due to reappear separately before a childrens court on Monday 18 May 2026 and Monday 15 June 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 12-year-old boy was also dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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