Two charged following fight in Cootamundra

Two men have been charged following a fight in the state’s south.

About 11.30pm on Saturday 12 January 2019, police attended a licensed premises on Parker Street, Cootamundra, after reports of a brawl.

Upon officers from Riverina Police District arriving, the crowd dispersed.

Following inquiries, about 1pm today (Wednesday 26 January 2019), a 23-year-old man attended Wagga Wagga Police Station, where he was arrested. A short time later, a 20-year-old man attended Cootamundra Police Station, where he was arrested.

Both men were charged with affray and granted conditional bail to appear at Cootamundra Local Court on Monday 1 April 2019.

As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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