A woman has been charged following an alleged armed robbery at a service station near Newcastle today.

Between 11.30am and 12pm (Saturday 2 April 2016), a woman entered a service station on the corner of York Street and Anzac Parade, Teralba, armed with a knife and demanded money.

The 55-year-old male employee complied and handed over a sum of cash.

The woman fled the scene.

Officers from Lake Macquarie were notified and attended the location.

A short time later, a 42-year-old woman was arrested at a unit on Anzac Parade, Teralba.

Police executed a search warrant at the unit and seized a number of items.

The 42-year-old woman was taken to Belmont Police Station where she was charged with robbery whilst armed with an offence weapon.

She was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Sunday 3 April 2016).

A man has been arrested after allegedly glassing another patron at a hotel in Lake Macquarie yesterday evening.

About 10pm (Friday 1 April 2016), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were called to a licensed premises on John Street, Warners Bay, following reports of an assault.

Police arrived to find a 24-year-old Belmont South man had sustained serious lacerations to his neck after allegedly being struck with a glass.

Investigators have been told the injured man had been involved in a verbal dispute with another patron earlier in the evening.

The situation escalated with the other man, aged 19, allegedly striking the older man in the neck with a glass.

The older man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.

He remains in hospital and is now believed to be stable.

The younger man was taken to Belmont Hospital under police guard for treatment to minor finger lacerations.

A crime scene was established at the hotel, which was examined by detectives and specialist forensic officers.

Investigations into the matter are continuing and charges are expected to be laid.

Police are appealing for information following an alleged stabbing south of Newcastle last night.

About 7.30pm (Friday 1 April 2016), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command were called to a property on Tahlee Avenue, Windale, after reports of an assault.

Officers arrived to find a 25-year-old man and 27-year-old woman had allegedly been assaulted at the home.

Police have been told the pair attended the home earlier that evening to visit a friend.

While inside the property they were approached by two men, not known to them, who allegedly punched the woman in the face and stabbed the man.

The armed men fled the location prior to police arrival.

The woman sustained facial injuries and was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics but did not require further medical attention.

The injured man was also treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and has since been taken to John Hunter Hospital. His injuries are not considered life threatening.

A crime scene was established at the home, which was examined by detectives and forensic specialists.

Detectives are continuing their inquiries into the incident and would now like to speak to two men who may be able to assist in the investigation.

The first man is described as being about 20-30 years of age with a skinny build and was last seen wearing camouflage cargo pants and a t-shirt. The second man is described as being about 20-30-years of age and was last seen wearing a black hooded jumper and pants.

Anyone who knows the identity of either man, or has any information that could assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Police are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen two men leaving the Tahlee Avenue home between 7-7.30pm.