An alleged assault by a group of teenagers closed off part of Hunter Street in Newcastle on Tuesday
Passing Police have confirmed they witnessed the incident at about 3:45pm at the CBD Mini Mart, where the owners – a man and a woman – were assaulted.
Further officers were called to the scene to assist before the fight was broken up.
Two men and a teenage boy were arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station, while the alleged victims received treatment for minor injuries.
A woman who presented at Newcastle Police Station after the incident has also been arrested and charged with multiple offences.
Witnesses say there were a number of Police cars in the area, blocking two lanes of traffic which did not clear until after 4pm.
The two men and woman were granted conditional bail to face Newcastle Local Court on March 2.