POLICE are seeking public help as they investigate a home invasion and attack on an 81-year-old Medowie man.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Officers were told the man was inside a Kindlebark Street property about 6.30pm on Tuesday when two men and a woman forced their way through his front door.
"The man was then assaulted by the group, whilst several items inside the home were damaged and smashed," police said in a statement.
The group left shortly after.
The 81-year-old contacted police.
Port Stephens-Hunter Police District officers established a crime scene and are investigating.
They urge anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage of the area to contact Raymond Terrace police or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
IN THE NEWS:
Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can continue to access our trusted content:
- Bookmark: newcastleherald.com.au
- Download our app
- Make sure you are signed up for our breaking and regular headlines newsletters
- Follow us on Twitter
- Follow us on Instagram
- Follow us on Google News
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
