Five charged following brawl investigation – Raymond Terrace

Five people have been charged following an investigation into a brawl at Raymond Terrace last month.

About 5.30pm on Saturday 9 September 2023, police responded to reports of a brawl at a sporting complex on Leisure Way, Raymond Terrace.

Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District dispersed the crowd and commenced an investigation into the incident.

Following extensive inquiries, five males were arrested over their roles and charged with affray.

A 26-year-old man was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Monday 9 October 2023).

Three men – aged 23, 28 and 35 – were granted conditional bail to appear before Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 16 October 2023.

A 17-year-old boy was issued a court attendance notice to appear before a children’s court on Wednesday 13 December 2023.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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