Following inquiries, police arrested a 51-year-old man at a home in Bethungra. Photo: Wikipedia.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged domestic abuse.
A man has been charged after an elderly man and woman were allegedly assaulted in the Riverina on the weekend.
At about 9:30 am on Saturday (2 August), emergency services were called to a home on White Street, Bethungra, 65 km northeast of Wagga Wagga, following reports of a domestic incident.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District arrived and were told a man had allegedly forced his way into the home where he assaulted an 84-year-old man and 82-year-old woman – both known to him – before leaving the scene.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the elderly couple before they were taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The 84-year-old man remains in a critical condition and the 82-year-old remains in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene in the home and detectives commenced an investigation into the incident.
Following inquiries, police arrested a 51-year-old man at a home on White Street, Bethungra, at about 10:50 am on Saturday.
He was taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, domestic violence and common assault.
The man was refused bail when he appeared before Parramatta Local Court on Sunday.
If this story has raised any concerns for you, 1800RESPECT, the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line, can be contacted on 1800 737 732. In an emergency, call 000.
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