Police appeal for information after man stabbed National News State by News Of The Area - Modern Media - June 20, 2016 Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of man in Lake Macquarie yesterday. About 1.30pm (Thursday 16 June 2016), emergency services were called to a home on Oxford Street, Gateshead following reports a man had been stabbed. Want your business advertised online with the News Of The Area? With 11,383 page-views over the last one month, you’ll reach your online audience & customers. Email us today for a quote: ads@mcnota.com.au A 25-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital with several lacerations to his arms and legs, and a severed finger. Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command have commenced and investigation and are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Belmont Police Station on 02 4922 8799 – Gateshead (Lake Macquarie)