15 March 2015 – Glassing – Licensed Club – Warren
Published March 23, 2015 | 
Police are seeking to interview two men after an incident at a club in Warren overnight where a man was injured by a glass that had been was thrown.
Shortly after 8.30pm on Saturday 14 March 2015, an employee of a licensed club in Warren observed an altercation between two patrons.
The two men continued to yell at each other and several other staff and patrons attempted to calm the dispute. During the altercation a 24-year-old man attempted to throw a punch but missed.
It appears a 22-year-old man then threw a glass towards several people and struck an employee in the face.
The glass struck the 21-year-old man and smashed causing a laceration to his eye and nose.
The injured man was subsequently treated at Warren Hospital and required five stitches to the wounds.
Police from Darling River Local Area Command were contacted and attended however the crime scene had been cleaned up by staff.
Police continue with their inquiries into the incident and will attempt to interview two men aged 22 and 24 who it is believed can assist with their inquiries.
Investigators have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police to come forward.
8 March 2015 – Glassing – Hotel – Camden
Published March 12, 2015 | Three men have been injured during an alleged glassing at a hotel in Camden overnight.
The incident happened about 11pm (Saturday 7 March 2015), when a dispute broke out between several men at the bar of a hotel in Argyle Street.
Police have been told two men were struck with a glass, while a third man was injured by a shard of flying glass.
NSW Ambulance Paramedics were called to treat the injured men and police from Camden Local Area Command were alerted to the incident.
The first man sustained a laceration above his nose and right eyebrow and was taken to Campbelltown Hospital for further treatment; the second man had a laceration to his right jaw, split lip and a cut to his hand.
The third man was arrested at the scene and taken to Narellan Police Station where he was treated for a split lip before being released pending further inquiries.
Investigators are now following up multiple statements from the injured men and witnesses but are keen to speak with anyone else with information about the incident.
6 January 2015 – Charges Laid – Glassing – Punchbowl
Published January 7, 2015 | A man will appear in court later this month charged over the glassing of another man in Punchbowl at the weekend.
About 1am (Sunday 4 January 2015), officers from Bankstown Local Area Command were called to the club on Punchbowl Road after reports of an assault.
Investigations revealed a 38-year-old Fairfield West man was at the bar when he was allegedly assaulted.
During the altercation the man was allegedly punched several times and sustained injuries from a glass bottle.
He was treated at Bankstown Hospital for a fractured eye socket, a fractured arm, and a wound above his eye.
About 4pm yesterday (Monday 5 January, 2015) a 37-year-old man was arrested at his Bass Hill residence. He was taken to Bankstown Police Station where he was charged with causing grevious bodily harm to person with intent.
He was given bail to appear in Bankstown Local Court on the 28 January, 2015.
Inquires are continuing.
13 August 2014 – Glassing – Hotel – St Kilda
Published August 15, 2014 | Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was hit to the head with a glass at a St Kilda bar on Sunday morning.
Police have been told a man was at a bar on Acland Street celebrating a friend’s birthday just after 2am.
It is believed the man was with friends on the dance floor when he was involved in an altercation with another man.
A fight broke out between the two men and the victim was hit with a glass.
He received two lacerations to the head and other facial injuries.
The men were pulled apart by security and the offender was last seen walking north along Barkly Street towards Carlisle Street.
The offender is perceived to be of Southern European appearance, approximately 165cm to 175cm tall and unshaven.
He was wearing a white singlet, black shirt and dark coloured jeans.
St Kilda Crime Investigation Unit detectives have released footage and images in the hope that some one may be able to assist in identifying the man.
9 May 2014 – Glassing – Hotel – Peakhurst
Published May 9, 2014 | Police are appealing for information following a glassing at Peakhurst last night.
About 7.50pm (Thursday 8 May 2014), a 40-year-old man was with a group of friends at a hotel on Forest Road when he became involved in a verbal fight with another man.
Police have been told the man then punched the 40-year-old, before hitting him with a schooner glass.
He left the scene towards Durkin Place and emergency services were called.
The injured man was taken to St George hospital, to be treated for cuts to his face.
Officers attached to St George Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
As they continue their investigations, they would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 40-years-old, with blonde hair and of medium build.
He was seen wearing a yellow jacket, black pants and white shoes
6 April 2014 – Glasssing – Hotel – Petersham
Published April 11, 2014 | Police have charged a man after an alleged glassing incident at a hotel in Petersham overnight.
Shortly after 2.45am today (Sunday 6 April 2014), police were called to a hotel in Crystal Street after reports that a man had been struck with a glass.
Police from Marrickville Local Area Command located a 30-year-old man who had allegedly been struck to the side of the face with a schooner glass during an altercation near the dance floor
The man was treated at the scene and conveyed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for treatment to the laceration which will require stitches.
A 35-year-old man was arrested by officers and taken to Newtown Police Station.
He was later charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and granted bail to appear at Newtown Local Court on 29 April 2014.
Both men were well affected by alcohol.
26 February 2014 – Glassing – Mall – Box Hill
Published February 28, 2014 | Box Hill Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance to try to identify a man and woman following an assault in Box Hill on Tuesday.
It’s believed an altercation took place between a group of men in the Box Hill Mall around 5pm.
During the altercation a 34-year-old Mooroolbark man was struck to the head with a glass, causing lacerations.
The male offender is perceived to be of Asian appearance, 177cm tall, medium build and is aged between 20-25.
He was also with a woman at the time of the incident.
Police have released images of the two people they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.
17 January 2014 – Update – CCTV Released – Glassing – Kings Cross
Published January 17, 2014 | Police have released closed-circuit television images as they continue investigations into a glassing assault at Kings Cross last year.
About 3am on Saturday 23 November 2013, a 24-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were sitting on a bench on Darlinghurst Road when an unknown man approached them.
Both men became involved in an argument before walking away.
A short time later the man and woman were standing outside a bar on Darlinghurst Road when the same man approached and started to argue with them.
During the argument the 24-year-old man was hit over the head with a glass bottle. His attacker then walked off across Darlinghurst Road towards Bayswater Road.
Police and NSW Ambulance Paramedics were called to the scene and the injured man was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where he was treated for facial injuries.
Detectives from Kings Cross Local Area Command are continuing investigations into the assault and have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The man depicted in the images is described as being of Asian appearance, about 165cm tall with a medium build, dark hair and wearing dark jeans and a white t-shirt.
Anyone who recognises the man or witnessed the incident in November last year is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or Kings Cross Detectives on (02) 8356 0050.
14 September 2013 – Glassing – Hotel – Balranald
Published September 20, 2013 | Police have charged a man with reckless wounding after another man was allegedly struck with a schooner glass in the face, at a hotel near Balranald overnight.
About 9.45pm on Friday 13 September, police have been told a verbal argument developed between a 19-year-old Balranald man and a 27-year-old Hay man at a hotel on Ivanhoe Road at Homebush.
The altercation deteriorated into a brawl and the younger man was struck to the face with a schooner glass.
The injured man was taken to Balranald Hospital and received 20 sutures to a laceration across his left eye.
Police from Deniliquin Local Area Command attended the hospital firstly and then the hotel.
A short time later the older man was arrested at a nearby caravan park and conveyed to Balranald Police Station.
He was charged with reckless wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The Hay man was granted bail and will appear at Balranald Local Court on 9 October 2013.
24 August 2013 – Glassing – Hotel – Beverly Hills
Published August 30, 2013 | Police have launched an investigation following an alleged glassing incident at a Beverly Hills Hotel overnight.
About 3am (Saturday 24 August 2013), a 33-year-old woman became involved in an altercation with another woman at a hotel on King Georges Road.
Officers were told the woman was struck to the back of the head and face and hit with a glass during the scuffle, suffering cuts to her head.
A short time later, a 23-year-old woman also reported having a glass thrown at her. She managed to shield her face from the object however, sustaining cuts to her right hand as a result.
Police were called and launched an investigation into both incidents, establishing a crime scene at the location.
Both women were taken to St George Hospital for treatment; neither of their injuries are considered life threatening.
Officers spoke to a number of witnesses at the hotel and inquiries into the circumstances behind the incidents are continuing.
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is urged to come forward.
