20-YEAR-OLD ASSAULTED IN EAST MAITLAND HOME INVASION
A teenager has been charged following a home invasion at East Maitland overnight.
Just before 9:30pm, a man and a woman in their 20’s were in their home on Curtin Street, when three men forced their way inside.
It’s alleged they assaulted the man by punching him to the ground and kicking him, before fleeing the scene.
Police say a fourth man remained outside, and all four men were seen leaving in a silver vehicle.
The 20-year-old male victim received minor injuries.
Shortly after, police located the vehicle in the car park of a licensed premises at East Maitland.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on Molly Morgan Drive and later charged with aggravated break and enter, and resist officer in execution of duty.
Police are still looking for the other men involved.