An adult and three teenagers have been charged with mugging a man on the Newcastle Light Rail on Thursday night.
Police said a 27-year-old man was on the light rail about 11.30pm when it is alleged a group of males robbed and assaulted him.
The man was treated at the scene for facial injuries then taken to the Calvary Mater Hospital. He has since been released.
A phone and laptop were among the items stolen from him, police said.
Police arrested a group of males a short time later at Newcastle Interchange and took them to Newcastle Police Station.
Two 14-year-olds, two 17-year-olds and 21-year-old were charged with robbery in company.
The 21-year-old was refused bail in court, while the teens were granted conditional bail.
Police are continuing their inquiries.
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