Teen charged over allegedly assaulting man at Colyton takeaway shop

A 17-year-old boy involved in an altercation at a Colyton takeaway shop is due to face court next month.

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A teenager will face court after being charged over a serious assault at a Colyton takeaway shop.

Police say the 17-year-old boy was involved in an altercation at a takeaway shop at a shopping centre on Hewitt St at about 2.30pm on Sunday, October 13.

A 23-year-old man was treated at the scene for serious head injuries and remains in Westmead Hospital for ongoing treatment.

Police have charged a 17-year-old boy after a man was left with serious head injuries in an alleged Colyton assault. Picture: NSW Police

After appealing to the public and releasing CCTV footage, police spoke to a 17-year-old boy at Mt Druitt Police Station on Tuesday, October 22.

He was released without charge.

On Friday, October 25, police arrested a second 17-year-old boy at Mt Druitt Police Station where he was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent.

He was granted bail to face a children’s court on Monday, November 4.