Update
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with intent to murder and affray after he allegedly stabbed a man in the face.
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Kane John Smith-Croft was refused bail in Tamworth Local Court on Friday and will remain behind bars until just before Christmas when his matter returns to court.
A 22-year-old man, Ethan Smith, was also charged with affray and two counts of assaulting a police officer in the execution of duty.
He was also refused bail in Tamworth Local Court on Friday and will return in November.
Neither have entered pleas to the charges.
Earlier
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with intent to murder and affray after he allegedly stabbed a man in the face.
Just after 1pm on Thursday, Oxley Police District officers were called to a house on Thomas Street at West Tamworth after an assault was reported.
When they arrived, they were told a group of men had been involved in a fight, before the 32-year old suffered a stab wound to his head.
A crime scene was established once the man was taken to hospital and police launched an investigation.
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Information led police to an address on Drakeford Place at Westdale shortly after where a 22 and 24-year-old male were arrested.
The pair were taken to Tamworth Police Station, where the 24-year-old was charged with intent to murder and affray, and the 22-year-old was charged with two counts of assaulting police and affray.
Both men were bail refused and will appear at Tamworth Local Court today.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
