Man charged over NSW assault

A NSW man is expected to face court on Monday after an argument that left another man with serious head injuries.

Police say a 40-year-old man was staying with a 43-year-old friend at Weston, near Newcastle, on Saturday night when the pair started arguing.

The older man allegedly punched the younger man in the head a number of times, causing injuries including two fractured eye sockets.

The 43-year-old is expected to face Maitland Bail Court on Monday charged with reckless wounding.