59-year-old man in Coffs Harbour loses left hand: investigation underway

A 59-year-old man’s left hand has been severed after an alleged assault by two men on the Coffs Coast early this morning. Police are now investigating the shocking incident.

A police operation was underway earlier today in Coffs Harbour after they received reports of a man losing his hand.

A man’s left hand has been severed after an alleged assault by two men on the Coffs Coast early this morning.

After receiving reports of a man’s hand being “cut off” in an assault, officers from Coffs Clarence Police District attended a property at Toormina Pl, Coffs Harbour at about 6.45am.

“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 59-year-old man at the scene before he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition,” a NSW Police statement read.

Upon arriving at the scene officers found two women, aged 58 and 80, also at the premises who were uninjured.

Officers were told two men, one known to the victim, had allegedly assaulted him prior to police attending.

Coffs Clarence Police are investigating the circumstances into how a man’s left hand was severed in Coffs Harbour.

“They left before police arrived,” the NSW Police statement continued.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident is underway.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Coffs Harbour Police Station or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Originally published as 59-year-old man in Coffs Harbour loses left hand: investigation underway