A 17-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged robbery near Metford Railway Station in which a commuter was threatened and assaulted.
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The commuter was getting off the train on January 1 when he was approached by three juveniles.
The commuter was then threatened, assaulted and robbed of $70 cash and a watch.
Police were contacted and commenced an investigation into the alleged incident.
Following inquiries, Port Stephens Hunter police arrested a 17-year-old boy from Metford on Saturday afternoon.
He was charged with robbery in company and is due to appear before a Hunter children's court later this month.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
