Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the states Hunter Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter Bates, aged 42, was last seen leaving a medical facility in New Lambton Heights – after presenting with a stomach wound – and boarding a bus about 3pm yesterday (Thursday 11 June 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were notified and commenced inquiries to locate him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are extremely serious concerns for Peter\u2019s welfare as he requires urgent medical assistance for the wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cause of the wound is not known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, medium build with short brown hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was last seen wearing a grey beanie, black hooded jumper, light grey track pants, red shoes and carrying a white plastic bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peter is known to frequent the surrounding areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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