A 19-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were taken to Albury Base Hospital with injuries to the face and hands. Photo: Vanessa Hayden.
Murray River Police are appealing for public assistance after two people were allegedly assaulted in the Riverina.
Police said emergency services were called to North Street, North Albury, following reports of an alleged assault just after 8:40 pm on Thursday (12 September).
Officers attached to Murray River Police District were told two people – a man and a woman, both aged 19, were allegedly assaulted by two men armed with machetes, and a woman, before the trio allegedly drove off in a black Ford sedan.
The man and woman were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene for facial and hand injuries before being taken to Albury Base Hospital.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the incident.
It’s believed the people are known to each other.
Police are appealing for help in identifying the driver and passengers of a black Ford sedan seen in the area at the time, as they believe they may be able to assist with inquiries.
The car has a damaged passenger side mirror and NSW registration EZY 09L.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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