Police addressed the media on Sunday after a man was critically injured following an assault in Hamlyn Terrace overnight.
About 10.15pm (Saturday 27 August 2022), a Toyota Corolla was travelling on Skyhawk Avenue when it struck a caravan parked on the nature strip.
The occupants of a nearby home – three men and a woman – went to the assistance of the driver, a 17-year-old man.
They were approached by a group of males and were assaulted during a violent confrontation
A 64-year-old man attempted to intervene when he was struck, knocking him unconscious and causing him to fall backwards and hit his head on the ground.
The unknown males fled the scene and emergency services were notified.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended along with NSW Ambulance paramedics.
The injured man was treated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
A 21-year-old man was treated for a suspected broken nose and taken to Wyong Hospital.
The 17-year-old driver was arrested and subjected to a roadside breath test which returned a positive result.
He was taken to Wyong Police Station, where he underwent a breath analysis, which returned an alleged reading of 0.025.
The teen was issued traffic infringement notices for special range prescribed concentration of alcohol, use a light vehicle not complying with tyre standards, and negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm).
As inquiries continue into the incident, any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Source: NSW Police Media