Police have charged three men following the alleged assault of a man whose car was stolen from a hospital car park at New Lambton earlier this month.

About 2pm (Friday 6 March 2015), a 17-year-old male parked his car at John Hunter Hospital. Police have been told he was approached by a man who demand the victim’s car keys to which he refused.

The victim was allegedly assaulted by the man who stole various items and fled the location in the victim’s vehicle along with two alleged co-offenders waiting nearby.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and commenced investigations into the matter.

Following investigations, three men have now been arrested and charged.

About 7.30pm on Thursday 12 March 2015, a 33-year old man was arrested on the Pacific Highway, near Marks Point. He was taken to Charlestown Police Station and charged with aggravated robbery.

He was remanded into custody to face Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 25 March 2015.

About 9.30am on Tuesday 17 March 2015, a 34-year-old man was arrested at premises on Wallsend Road, Sandgate and conveyed to Waratah Police Station.

He was charged with three offences – drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

The man was granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 9 April 2015.

About 8.15am today (Wednesday 18 March 2015), a 20-year-old man was arrested at a house in Gateshead and taken to Charlestown Police Station. He was charged with being carried in conveyance without consent of owner.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday 16 April 2015.