Woman, 93, bashed in NSW backyard by teen A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been charged with bashing a 93-year-old woman in her Newcastle backyard. Police allege the woman suffered facial injuries, grazing and bruises after the teenager attacked her in Wallsend on Wednesday. He's been charged with assault, trespass and drug possession. The teenager was bailed during a court appearance on Wednesday and will appear again in childrens court on November 25.