Two people have been arrested and a third is on the run after a domestic incident where a woman was allegedly held against her will at a house in a Newcastle suburb.
Just before 4am, Police were called to a home on Park Avenue, Kotara, following reports a 24-year-old woman had been held against her will by two men – aged 29 and 36 and a 30 year-old woman.
The 24-year-old woman managed to escape and contacted police.
On arrival, officers established a perimeter, shutting a number of streets in and around Park Avenue, after being told an 88-year-old male resident, was being threatened.
After approximately two hours, the 88-year-old was able to leave the home, uninjured.
A short time later, the 36-year-old man ran from the home, before he was arrested near Howell Street.
Police then arrested the 30-year-old woman at the property.
Both are now assisting police with their inquiries.
The 29-year-old also ran from the scene and remains on the run.
The dog unit, and other police resources have been called in to help find the man.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
