NSW Police have charged three teens following the glassing of a boy at Manly overnight.
Shortly before 10.00pm last night (Wednesday, 07 January), mayhem broke out at The Corso, Manly, with a group of youths allegedly involved in a brawl.
One of those involved in the fracas, a 15-year-old boy, sought assistance from the nearby New Brighton Hotel after sustaining a laceration to his neck.
A NSW Police spokesperson said officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command were told the 15-year-old boy had been assaulted by another teenage boy who was allegedly armed with a glass bottle.
The boy’s injuries were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, and a Toll NSW Ambulance Rescue Helicopter was tasked from Bankstown, landing at Balgowlah Oval just after 10.15pm.
The specialist aeromedical team waited at Sydney Road, Balgowlah, outside the BP service station, to meet the Intensive Care Ambulance.
Once aboard, the boy was assessed to be in a stable condition and they continued by road to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.
Police established a crime scene and detained a number of youths in the area of The Corso, four were arrested and taken to Manly Police Station.
Following further inquiries, three 14-year-old boys were subsequently charged.
The first boy was charged with three offences:
- Reckless grievous bodily harm — in company under Section 35(1) of the NSW Crimes Act, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 14 years’ imprisonment
- Reckless wounding — in company under Section 35(3) of the NSW Crimes Act, which carries a maximum penalty of up to ten years’ imprisonment
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm in the company of another person under Section 59(2) of the NSW Crimes Act, which carries a maximum penalty of up to seven years’ imprisonment
He was refused bail to appear at a Children’s Court today (Thursday, 08 January 2026).
The second boy was charged with two offences:
- Reckless grievous bodily harm — in company under Section 35(1) of the NSW Crimes Act, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 14 years’ imprisonment
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm in the company of another person under Section 59(2) of the NSW Crimes Act, which carries a maximum penalty of up to seven years’ imprisonment
He was granted condition bail to appear at a Children’s Court on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
The third boy was charged with nine offences:
- Six counts of stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm under Section 13 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act. The penalty for this offence is a fine up to $5,500 and imprisonment for up to five years.
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of their duty under Section 60(1AA) of the NSW Crimes Act. The penalty for this offence is a fine up to $2,200 and imprisonment for up to 12 months.
- Intimidate police officer in the execution of their duty without causing actual bodily harm under section 60(1) of the NSW Crimes Act. The penalty for this offence is imprisonment for up to seven years.
- Entering inclosed land (not prescribed premises) without a lawful excuse (trespassing) under Section 4 of the Inclosed Lands Protection Act. The penalty for this offence varies depending on the specific circumstances, but is typically a fine.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at a Children’s Court on Wednesday, 04 February 2026.
Update 2.00pm Thursday, 08 January 2026:
Northern Beaches Police Area Command has released a statement that the first boy has now been granted conditional bail after appearing today at a Children’s Court.
All three 14-year-old boys have been identified as residents of the Northern Beaches. They have been placed under strict bail conditions including non-association, place restrictions and night-time curfews.
Northern Beaches police have also updated the condition of the injured 15-year-old boy, stating he remains in hospital awaiting surgery for the laceration to his neck.
Police allege the brawl occurred after an argument escalated into punches being thrown, before the 15-year-old was hit with a glass bottle.
Images: Northern Beaches Advocate
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