11 people have been arrested, while another two have been admitted to hospital suffering suspected drug overdoses, following an out of control party near Newcastle.
At around 9 o’clock last night, police were called to Ida Street, Charlestown following reports of a large party.
Police estimate a crowd of 300 people, mostly juveniles, were at the address, and pelted police with bottles and cans when they first arrived.
At one point, a total of 26 cars police cars attended the scene and police closed The Pacific Highway in one direction.
Several arrests were made as the situation was brought under control.
A 17-year-old teenage boy was charged with affray, malicious damage to police vehicle and offensive behaviour.
A 27-year-old Marks Point man was charged with assault police, resisting police, and possessing prohibited drugs.
