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Port teen Mitch Voysey dead

01 Mar, 2010 03:00 AM
A VIOLENT assault has left a Port Macquarie teenager dead and another man seriously injured.

Mitch Voysey, 17, was struck by a car when he was allegedly chased onto Lake Rd by a group of attackers on Friday night.

He suffered critical injuries and was raced to Newcastle’s John Hunter Hospital.

The teenager, an apprentice butcher, died on Saturday night.

Another victim suffered serious head injuries when he was allegedly king hit by an attacker and knocked unconscious.

The 20-year-old man was airlifted to St George Hospital in Sydney.

It is understood he is now in a stable condition. Police have not released his name.

Three Port Macquarie men and a 17-year-old youth from Herons Creek have been arrested and charged with manslaughter.

The first man to be arrested, 27-year-old Wayne Galbraith, was charged with assault in company occasioning grievous bodily harm and affray, in relation to the king hit.

The manslaughter charge was added yesterday.

Police said the deadly assault occurred when the four men, who were driving a red Toyota Corolla, allegedly confronted the victims and two of their friends at Lake Rd, east of Jindalee Rd, at 11.35pm.

The driver of the car stopped the car near the group and an altercation took place.

During the fight, three of the attackers allegedly chased Mr Voysey across the road and he was struck by a white Subaru Outback driven by a 29-year-old Port Macquarie man.

Port Macquarie detectives, Crash Investigation Unit officers and emergency services personnel attended the scene.

Police seized the accused men’s car as well as the other vehicle involved.

Inspector John Sullivan of the Port Macquarie police said the four men who were arrested “have been charged with manslaughter and other offences relating to the death of the Port Macquarie youth and the assault of another Port Macquarie man”.

The accused have been refused bail and will appear before Port Macquarie Local Court today and Port Macquarie Children’s Court today, Insp Sullivan said.

Police urge anyone with information to contact Port Macquarie police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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yet another young life taken away too soon :( ive lived in port my whole life and it was never this bad when i was young, i dont know what to think of this town anymnore, some people make me sik in this town, ive got a story or two of my own of experiences in this town, i think i only met mitch once and he was really nice, rest in peace, and rest in peace micheal curtis who recently passed away aswell :( + i hope the other young guy is recovering good... and the future will be good for him, im glad atleast he is staying strong
Posted by hayley e, 2/03/2010 1:43:23 PM, on Port Macquarie News
I would like to point out to all the people here who have been so quick to judge the young men involved. There are always two sides to every story and the media is clearly biased to the victims. No-one stops to think that the 3 brothers are also members of our community, who have lived here their whole lives and have families of their own and now because of one unfortunate incident have had all that taken away from them. I am not saying that they are innocent, just that Mitch may no be as innocent as the media portrays him to be. This is a tragedy for everyone involved.... and while my thoughts will most definitely be with the victim's family, they will also be with the families of the 3 brothers.
Posted by Miss T, 2/03/2010 5:53:09 PM, on Port Macquarie News
R.I.P Mitch Voysey, never forget youu, xoxox LoveYouu
Posted by ..., 4/03/2010 7:59:05 PM, on Port Macquarie News
he will be missed r.i.p bro and miss t u have no idea what sort of men attack young kids they will get theres when they face god on judgemt day or b4 id like to meet them all for 10 mins each but at the end of it there actions lead to a tragedy
Posted by mick aka chopper, 5/03/2010 7:18:37 PM, on Port Macquarie News
@ miss t, what are you talking about? someone has pat away because of this incident, the midea isnt trying to make anyone look bad its just a simple fact in a stuffed up town.. your opinoin only means something to you, id like too see someone say what you have said outloud to people, this isnt an everyday thing.. think before you write! rip mitch you wer a good guy! :( this town sers does get worse :( ... unfortunately
Posted by hay, 7/03/2010 8:44:44 PM, on Port Macquarie News
I have known mitch for a while now, and the whole time i have known him it was all laughter no matter what happened it was nothing but laughter, i cannot believe something like this would happen to such a kind hearted man. .. my thoughts and love go to his mates and family. The bad always happen to the good and its NOT FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by K.R <3, 8/03/2010 12:47:51 PM, on Port Macquarie News
Mitch's death was a severe loss to this town. He will be remembered forever. R.I.P Mitch
Posted by Amyy, 15/03/2010 8:27:23 AM, on Port Macquarie News
R.I.P
Posted by Paris, 2/08/2010 10:25:40 AM, on Port Macquarie News
R.I.P mitch voysey .-_-.
Posted by jacck, 2/08/2010 10:26:40 AM, on Port Macquarie News
Mitch n Shane were always welcome at my home..... the most well mannered young boys i had ever had the pleasure of meeting...... like a lot of boys these days...living in the fast lane and growing up doesn't come quick enough...so sad and such a waste of an attractive beautiful personality....... rip mitch, you have left a mark on my family, the days you spent with us were appreciated, soo sad you are now gone a life cut short that had so much to offer the world....Shane? god love him and help him through these tough times. Great family my heart goes out to them. How do you survive such a terrible experience...my prays are with you to help you be strong and stick to gether as a family can and does at times like this. Rees's mum Jacquie :( my prays r with you x
Posted by jacquie, 21/08/2010 12:14:45 PM, on Port Macquarie News
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