Man charged following alleged serious assault – Surry Hills PAC

A man has been charged as investigations continue into an assault in Darlinghurst over the weekend.

Officers attached to Surry Hills Police Area Command commenced an investigation after reports of an alleged assault on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, about 3.30am on Saturday 9 November 2024.

Police were told a 19-year-old man was walking through Taylor Square with a friend, when they were allegedly approached by a group of men.

The group of men allegedly yelled homophobic slurs before assaulting the 19-year-old man.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for facial injuries.

Following inquiries, around 10.30am on Sunday 10 November 2024, detectives attended a home in Malabar and arrested an 18-year-old man.

He was taken to Maroubra Police Station where he was charged with affray and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (personal).

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Monday 9 December 2024.

The investigation continues into the incident, anyone with information, CCTV footage in relation the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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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