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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald

Hotel holds fundraiser to support staff affected by armed robbery

Police at the Commonwealth Hotel on February 28. Picture by Peter Lorimer

The Commonwealth Hotel will hold a fundraiser on Friday to help staff affected by the armed robbery at the pub on February 28.

The hotel's raffles and joker poker on from 5pm on March 8 will support the two staff members most affected by the frightening early morning hold-up.

A cleaner at the hotel was found seriously injured on King Street after he was beaten up while trying to flee from two men wielding a machete and a baseball bat who stole cash from the venue.

A second employee at the hotel was left shaken but not physically hurt in the ordeal, police said.

"As many of you will be aware it's been a tough week for the Commy," the pub posted on its Facebook page.

"Everyone who is part of our community knows that we're more than just a pub - The Commy is a second home for many, and our staff and customers look out for each other like family."

The two wanted men remain at large.

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