A man has been charged over an alleged stabbing which has left his brother in a critical condition in hospital.
About 11.30am today (Wednesday 13 April 2016), an altercation took place between two brothers, aged 30 and 24, at their home on Rudd Street, Lambton.

During the altercation, the younger man armed himself with a steak knife and allegedly stabbed his brother up to four times in the chest.

Police and Ambulance Paramedics attended and the 30-year-old man was transported to John Hunter Hospital for surgery. He is understood to be in a critical condition.

The 24-year-old was arrested and taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with malicious wounding.

He was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 14 April 2016).