Two people are due in court charged after an alleged assault and robbery at Tamworth yesterday.

Police from Oxley Local Area Command were called to Bicentennial Park, in Kable Avenue, shortly before 5.30pm yesterday (Monday 18 April 2016), responding to reports a person had been assaulted.

They were told a 47-year-old man had been allegedly threatened then robbed in the park by two young men about 5.20pm.

A short time later, two people walking a dog were allegedly threatened by the same two young men. One of the dog owners, a 17-year-old youth, was then allegedly punched in the face.

Police searched the park and arrested a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy.

They were taken to Tamworth Police Station.

The man has been charged with robbery in company, and assault with intent to rob. He was refused bail to appear in Tamworth Local Court today.

The youth was charged with robbery in company and was also refused bail, to appear in a children’s court today.

Police believe there may have been an independent witness to the incidents, and are appealing for that person to contact Tamworth Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous if they wish.