Newcastle Police

The Newcastle community is in shock after the iconic Victorian rotunda in King Edward Park was severely damaged in an act of vandalism overnight. City officials discovered the destruction this morning, prompting outrage among residents and a call for increased security measures to protect the city's heritage sites. The rotunda, a cherished landmark constructed in 1910, suffered significant damage. A section of its ornate railing and all the decorative panelling […]

Lake Macquarie: Police are appealing for public assistance following the theft and destruction of a high-value lawn mower from a business in Ryhope earlier this week. The incident occurred between 2:00 am and 3:00 am on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, when thieves gained access to a machinery compound located on Cessnock Road. The stolen item, an automatic lawn mower valued at $11,000, was loaded into a white dual-cab 4x4 vehicle […]

Authorities are urging the community to come forward with information following a child approach incident earlier this month in Cameron Park. The incident took place at approximately 5:30pm on Friday, 6 September 2024, when a 15-year-old girl was walking along Horizon Avenue. According to police reports, the teenager was approached by a man driving a blue SUV. While the exact nature of the interaction has not been disclosed, Lake Macquarie […]

Updated 3:08pm - The Police Helicoper was called to assist dispersing a large crowd gathered at a house party in Merewether overnight. Just after 10 pm, Newcastle police responded to a noise complaint and arrived to find hundreds of people spilling onto the street. The situation prompted the deployment of PolAir and foot patrols to manage the crowd. During the operation, an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested […]

A man has tragically died after his ute collided with a tree in Tea Gardens this morning. Emergency services were called to Myall Street, Tea Gardens, just after 9:15am today (Saturday, 28 September 2024), following reports of the crash. Upon arrival, officers from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District found the vehicle had veered off the road and struck a tree. Despite the efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, the sole occupant […]

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in the Hunter Valley, with police continuing their investigation into the incident. At approximately 6:10 pm on Friday, 27 September 2024, emergency services were called to a property on Coulson Road, Pokolbin, following concerns for the welfare of a resident. Upon arrival, officers from the Hunter Valley Police District discovered a 46-year-old woman with severe injuries. Despite […]

Article updated Friday at 8:46am - A 39-year-old man is recovering in hospital after allegedly being shot in both legs in West Wallsend Thursday evening. A man and a woman have been charged in connection with the incident. Around 5:30 pm on Thursday, 26 September 2024, officers from Lake Macquarie Police District responded to reports of an alleged shooting on O'Donnelltown Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the injured man in […]

  A 33-year-old man was assaulted at Queens Wharf in Newcastle yesterday evening, prompting a police investigation and a call for witnesses to come forward. Around 6:30 pm on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, police were called to the ferry wharf following reports of an assault. According to the police statement, the man was approached by three unknown individuals who allegedly punched him twice in the head. Bystanders assisted the victim […]