NSW police charge man over stabbing

A man has been charged over the alleged stabbing of a woman on the Central Coast.

Just before 5.30am today (Tuesday 5 May 2020), emergency services were called to a home on Melissa Street, Green Point, after reports a woman had been injured.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended and found a 23-year-old woman with a stab wound to the neck.

She was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment. She has since been released.

A crime scene was established at the home and an investigation into the incident commenced.

Following inquiries, a 23-year-old man – the woman’s partner – was arrested on Ocean Beach Road at Woy Woy about 8.15am.

He was taken to Woy Woy Police Station where he allegedly assaulted two police officers. It’s alleged the man punched one of the officers in the head, while he allegedly struck another in the chest with his elbow.

The man was charged with multiple offences, including wound person intend to cause grievous bodily harm; and assault police (x2).

He was bail refused to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Thursday 5 May 2020).

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