Shocking Attack in Charlestown: Teenagers Allegedly Stab Manager Outside Shopping Precinct

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In a harrowing incident, a 32-year-old manager was stabbed by two teenagers outside Charlestown Square on Wednesday night. The attack, which was captured on CCTV, is believed to have been witnessed by shoppers and diners at The Corner. This incident comes just hours after an 83-year-old man was allegedly murdered in a nearby underground car park. The two teenagers, aged 17, were charged with wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and were refused bail.

Key Takeaways:

  • The attack occurred about 100 metres from where an 83-year-old man was allegedly murdered on Wednesday morning.
  • The alleged attackers, both 17, were triggered by the manager asking them to move on after they pushed a trolley into a parked car.
  • The teenagers fled on foot and were arrested nearby at about 9:30 pm, with one of them accused of slashing at the manager's throat and stomach, and stabbing him in the arm.
  • The 32-year-old manager was treated by paramedics for serious cuts to his arm and taken to John Hunter Hospital.
  • The two teenagers applied for bail but were unsuccessful, with the magistrates expressing concerns about the risks posed to the community.
  • One of the teenagers had significant mental health and behavioural issues and was unmedicated for several weeks.
  • The court heard that the police had expressed a concern about knife crime being on the rise in the area.

Statistics:

  • The attack occurred at approximately 8:40 pm.
  • The two teenagers were arrested at about 9:30 pm.
  • The 32-year-old manager was treated by paramedics for serious cuts to his arm.
  • The manager was taken to John Hunter Hospital and was awaiting surgery.
  • 100 metres is the distance between the alleged murder and the stabbing sites.
  • The stabbing was the second incident in under 12 hours.
  • The police had expressed concern about knife crime being on the rise.

Sources:

  • Newcastle Herald
  • Lake Macquarie Police District Detective Chief Inspector Scott Parker
  • Charlestown Square management
  • Broadmeadow Children's Court testimony