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Man charged after 14yo restaurant worker threatened with knife

ABC Australia · May 24, 2026, 6:45 AM

Key takeaways

  • A man allegedly attempted to rob the Long Jetty Chinese Restaurant on Saturday night at knifepoint.
  • A man has been refused bail after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old restaurant worker while trying to rob a NSW Central Coast business at knifepoint.
  • Police say he was apprehended by two restaurant patrons, who were injured.

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A man allegedly attempted to rob the Long Jetty Chinese Restaurant on Saturday night at knifepoint. (ABC News: Mary-Louise Vince)

A man has been refused bail after allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old restaurant worker while trying to rob a NSW Central Coast business at knifepoint.

Police say he was apprehended by two restaurant patrons, who were injured.

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