Two charged following alleged assault – Wagga Wagga

Police have charged two men following an alleged assault yesterday evening.

About 7.30pm (Wednesday 17 February 2016), emergency services were called to a block of units on Chifley Crescent, Kooringal, following reports a man had been injured.

Police have been told two men allegedly assaulted a 58-year-old man. He suffered a laceration to his face.

Officers from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command attended and commenced an investigation.

A short time later, about 8.10pm, police arrested two men – aged 18 and 19 – and they were taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station.

The 18-year-old man was charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence, and affray.

The 19-year-old man was charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence, affray and possess prohibited drug.

Both men were refused bail to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court today (Thursday 18 February 2016).

They were remanded in custody to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court on Monday (22 February 2016).

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