A man remains in a serious condition in hospital after an alleged ‘one punch’ assault on the Central Coast yesterday.
About 10:30pm (Tuesday 25 December 2018), police were called to a house on Fox Close, Kariong, following reports a man had been assaulted.
Officers were told the 27-year-old man was allegedly punched once to the face by another man.
As a result, he fell to the ground and momentarily lost consciousness.
He was driven to Gosford Hospital, suffering a broken jaw and nose, possible fractured eye socket and loose teeth.
He remains in a serious condition.
Officers from Brisbane Water Police District have launched an investigation into the incident.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or mobile phone footage, is urged to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence.