Daily Archives: 08/02/2015

Teen charged over stabbing near Albury

A teenager is due to appear in court this week charged after a man was allegedly stabbed near Albury this morning.

Police and NSW Ambulance Paramedics were called to a home on Wagga Road at Lavington about 8.15am (Saturday 7 February 2015), responding to reports a man had been stabbed.

They found a 21-year-old man with a stab wound to his shoulder and upper arm. He was treated at the scene before being taken to Albury Hospital for treatment. His condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Following inquiries, a 15-year-old boy was arrested about 9.20am at a home in Mate Street, Albury.

He was taken to Albury Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding, and being armed with intent. He was given conditional bail to appear in a children’s court on Tuesday 10 February 2015.

Child critical after boating mishap – Belmont

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a boating accident at Lake Macquarie this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Ada Street, Belmont, about 4.45pm (Saturday 7 February 2015), responding to reports that a child had fallen into the lake while sailing.

NSW Ambulance Paramedics rendered first aid to the boy before he was taken to John Hunter Hospital. He is reported to be in a critical condition.

The child was wearing a life jacket at the time.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command are speaking with witnesses at the scene, including a second boy who was also on the boat.