An investigation is underway following a house fire and serious assault in the state's north.
Shortly after 5:30am today (Sunday 7 September 2025), emergency services were called to reports of a fire on Wongala Drive, Coffs Harbour.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended the location and found a house well alight.
Fire and Rescue NSW attended and extinguished the fire.
A 41-year-old woman was able to escape from the home.
She was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment.
A crime scene has been established at the location and will be forensically examined by specialist officers.
Shortly before 6am today (Sunday 7 September 2025), emergency services were called to a house on Raymond Street, Coffs Harbour, following reports of an assault.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended the scene and found a man and a woman - both aged in their 60s – with head injuries.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attended the scene and treated them before they were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident has commenced.
Initial inquiries indicate that both incidents are linked.
About 8am, a 28-year-old man, who is known to the man and woman, attended Coffs Harbour Police Station and remains there as inquiries continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
