Three teenagers have been charged following an investigation into the assault of a father and daughter in Charlestown on the weekend.

On Sunday (12 April 2015), a 14-year-old girl and her 41-year-old father were leaving a shopping centre on Pearson Street, when a number of people approached them.

Police have been told an altercation ensued between the man and a number of males, in which the man was assaulted a number of times. The girl went to the assistance of her father and was also assaulted.

During the altercation, the man’s car keys, mobile phone and wallet were taken.

Emergency services were called and the group fled the scene.

The father and daughter were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended and commenced investigating the incident.

The altercation is believed to be part of an ongoing dispute between youths.

Following investigations, three teenage boys, two aged aged 15 and one aged 14, were today (Friday 17 April 2015) arrested and charged with offences related to the incident.

One 15-year-old boy was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, affray and steal from person.

Another 15-year-old boy was charged with assault and affray.

The 14-year-old boy was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.

The boys were granted conditional bail to appear at a Children’s Court on 4 May 2015.

Investigations into the incident are continuing.