Following the alleged assault of a 47-year-old man in Dee Why on 29 May, a man has been charged.

Just after 11pm on Friday 29 May, emergency services were called to James Meehan Reserve on Clyde Road after reports of an assault.

On arrival, officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command located a 47-year-old man lying on ground, suffering serious facial injuries.

Police were told the man was allegedly assaulted by group of unknown people.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man before he was taken to hospital in a stable condition.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the incident commenced.

Following inquiries, about 9pm on 14 June, police arrested an 18-year-old man at a home in Dee Why.

He was taken to Manly Police Station where he was charged with reckless wounding – in company.

The man was refused bail to appear at Manly Local Court today.