Man charged over alleged assault - Newcastle

Friday, 22 August 2025 07:25:40 AM

A man has been charged over the alleged assault of another man outside a café in Newcastle earlier this month.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District commenced an investigation on Tuesday 12 August 2025, following reports an 80-year-old man was assaulted outside a café on Maitland Road, Mayfield, about 2.45pm on Sunday 10 August 2025.

The 80-year-old man was uninjured.

Following inquiries, on Tuesday 19 August 2025, a 39-year-old man was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for common assault.

He is due to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 2 October 2025.

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