More details of assault wanted
Detectives have renewed their appeal for information over a serious assault at Pearl Beach on New Year's Eve.
Police were called to Umina Beach after a 46-year-old man was assaulted by three youths about 2pm on New Year's Eve.
The Umina man suffered head injuries and was taken to Gosford Hospital where he was admitted and kept for about a week.
The man told police he believed the youths had earlier been involved in an alleged stealing offence in his shop at Pearl Beach.
The youths left the scene of the alleged assault, running north along Umina Beach, and subsequent witnesses have told police the three were seen riding through East's Caravan Park about 2.10pm.
Witnesses provided the following descriptions of three youths who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The first youth is described as being of Eastern European appearance, 16 to 17 years old, tanned complexion, 160 to 165 tall, slim build, short dark wavy hair, and was last seen wearing a brown shirt and blue pants, and riding a metallic blue/black-coloured BMX bike.
The second youth is described as being of Eastern European appearance, 12 to 14 years old, tanned complexion, 150 to 155cm tall, slim build, blondish shoulder length "messy" hair, and was last seen wearing brown shorts and creamy top and riding a silver BMX bike.
The third youth was described as being of Eastern European appearance, 14 to 16 years old, tanned complexion, 155 to 160cm tall, thin build and was riding a push bike.
Police would like to speak with anybody who has information about either incident to contact Gosford Detectives on 4323 5599 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.
Press release, January 22