A MAN will face court on Tuesday over an alleged Charmhaven assault in which another person lost a finger.
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Police allege a 32-year-old man presented at a fire station on June 26 suffering a partially severed finger, cuts and bruising.
He was taken to the John Hunter hospital and had his finger surgically removed.
Tuggerah Lakes Police District detectives began examining the circumstances around the injuries, leading them to arrest a 40-year-old man at a Blue Haven property on Monday.
The 40-year-old was taken to Wyong police station, interviewed and later charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit grievous bodily harm.
He was refused bail to face Wyong Local Court on Tuesday.
Police said investigations are ongoing as they seek a second man they believe to be involved in the alleged incident.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
