Two In Custody Over Savage South Coast Assault

Two youths have been refused bail after being charged over a serious south coast assault which has resulted in a 17 year old having to undergo delicate orthopaedic surgery.

The teenager was attacked by as a many as 10 people  near Corrimal Railway Station on Saturday night as he was returning home from a party.

Injuries to his jaw were so severe he was taken to St George Hospital in Sydney for surgery.

A 19 year old man and a 17 year old boy have been arrested and charged.

Both have been refused bail and appear in court today.