Police arrest man over assault in Matraville

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged assault in Matraville, which left a man in a serious condition.

Officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command were called to Bunnerong Road about 1.30am (Thursday 9 June 2022) and found a man unconscious on the footpath.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 23-year-old man, before he was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition with head injuries.

A crime scene was established, and detectives commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following inquiries, a 24-year-old man was arrested at a home in Maroubra about 2.50pm today.

He was taken to Maroubra Police Station where charges are expected.

Investigations continue.

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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