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Wentworth Park, Glebe: two men charged with the assault of a 38-year old during a game of Oztag

Two men have been charged and a man has been left with a broken jaw after an alleged assault at a local Oztag game.

Sydney OzTag match rocked by violence

Two men have been charged with assault after allegedly kicking and punching a 38-year-old multiple times at an Oztag game in Sydney's inner west.

Police were called to a scene at Wentworth Park Oval, Glebe, following reports a game of Oztag had turned to chaos when two men on the opposing team began assaulting the 38-year old.

The two men 23, 25, left the scene before police arrived.

Paramedics treated the man on the scene for facial wounds – which would later be revealed as a broken jaw – before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a stable condition.

Following inquires, police executed a search warrant at a home on Bay Street, Glebe on May 29, and arrested the 25-year-old.

Sydney oztag match rocked by violence.
Sydney oztag match rocked by violence.

Shortly after, a second search warrant was executed at a home on Gibbons Street, Redfern where the 23-year-old man was arrested.

The older man was taken to Newtown Police Station and charged with reckless grievous bodily harm – in company and affray, while the younger man was taken to Mascot Police Station where he was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm – in company, affray and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm.

The two men are due to appear in the Downing Centre Local Court.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-sydney/wentworth-park-glebe-two-men-charged-with-the-assault-of-a-38year-old-during-a-game-of-oztag/news-story/c1d6e34a9abc60ed601707318054aaf4