A second man has been charged by Strike Force Raptor North over an alleged road-rage assault on the M1 at Wahroonga earlier this week.
The incident allegedly began at the intersection of the Pacific Highway and the M1 northbound about 6.40pm on Monday (4 November 2019), when the driver of a silver Mazda 3 reportedly became angry when the car in front stopped at an amber light.
The first car – a silver Volkswagen Golf – and the Mazda 3 stopped a short time later at the first emergency bay on the M1 at Wahroonga, and both drivers got out of their vehicles.
The driver and sole occupant of the VW – a 29-year-old Central Coast man – was allegedly punched to the ground and kicked by two men from the Mazda 3.
A passing motorist intervened, and the occupants of the Mazda fled. The VW driver was taken to hospital for treatment for facial injuries and bruising.
Officers from Kuring Gai Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation.
As part of their inquiries, a 32-year-old man, who is a member of the Bandidos OMCG, was charged on Tuesday (5 November 2019). He remains before the courts.
Following further investigations, Strike Force Raptor North arrested a 34-year-old man at Toronto Police Station about 2pm yesterday (Wednesday 6 November 2019).
He was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company.
The Wyee man was granted conditional bail to appear at Toronto Local Court on Tuesday 3 December 2019.
Strike Force Raptor North conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity impacting Northern NSW.
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