Northern Beaches Liquor Accord Launches Lifetime Venue Ban Initiative
A 34-year-old Surry Hills man has become the first person to receive a lifetime venue ban in Manly under new community safety initiatives.
The man allegedly assaulted a security guard at Manly Pavilion at around 8.15pm on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Police commenced an investigation and the man was subsequently charged with Common Assault.
The new safety feature initiative was introduced by the Northern Beaches Liquor Accord which aims to enhance patron and staff safety by ensuring individuals involved in serious incidents at participating licensed venues can be excluded from venues across the Northern Beaches.
Along with the venue exclusion the man was granted conditional bail and is to appear before Manly Local Court on 21 October 2026.
Man Charged Following Alleged Road Rage Incident at Belrose
A man has been charged after an alleged road rage attack at Belrose left another motorist with a broken shoulder and wrist.
Police allege a 27-year-old man was stopped at the lights at Forest Way and Glen Street about 2pm on Thursday 24 September when a black ute hit his car from behind. The ute’s driver allegedly threatened him and stole his phone as he tried to film the exchange, then reversed and drove at him, throwing him several metres onto a median strip.
A witness followed the ute and gave information to police. The injured man was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital.
A 45-year-old man later attended Frenchs Forest Police Station and was arrested. He was charged with offences including robbery, driving furiously causing bodily harm, intimidation and failing to exchange particulars after a collision. He was granted conditional bail to appear in Manly Local Court on Wednesday 14 October.
Investigations into the incident remain ongoing. Anyone with information, dashcam footage, or CCTV vision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
Avalon Man Loses $6,000 to Computer Scam
Police are urging residents to stay alert after a 76-year-old Avalon man lost about $6,000 to a scam.
The man told police a pop-up appeared on his computer, freezing the screen and showing a phone number to call for help. He rang the number and spent several hours on the phone with the scammers, during which he gave them remote access to his computer. Money was then taken from his account.
Police are reminding people never to give anyone remote access to their devices, and to click only on links from sources they know and trust.
If you believe you have been targeted by a scam, contact your bank immediately, report the matter to Scamwatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au, and report the incident to police.
Ticket Scam Warning Following Two Reports This Week
Police are urging caution to the community when buying event tickets on social media after two ticket scams were reported this week.
In the first incident, a 15-year-old bought concert tickets on Facebook, but the seller stopped responding and deleted their account once the money was sent. In another incident, a 43-year-old paid for sporting event tickets on Facebook, but they never arrived and the seller blocked the buyer.
Police advise against buying tickets from unknown sellers online and recommend using authorised ticketing agencies or reputable resale platforms where possible.
If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, contact your bank immediately, report the matter to Scamwatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au, and report the incident to police.
