Man extradited from Queensland over axe assault in the Hunter
July 22, 2021
A man has been extradited from Queensland over an axe assault in the Hunter region.
Police say just before 8pm last Tuesday, July 13, a 28-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were at a home on Alliance Street East Maitland, when five people arrived and an argument broke out.
It will be alleged in court the 28-year-old woman was assaulted and the 35-year-old man was struck several times with a tomahawk.
The injured man contacted emergency services while the group left the scene.’
The 35-year-old was later taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment to injuries to his back; he has since been released.