Police are appealing for information following a break and enter and assault at a home in the state's south last night.
About 7.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 20 May 2025), police were called to a home on Railway Parade, Culcairn, following reports of a break and enter.
Officers attached to Murray River Police District attended and found a 75-year-old occupant with serious facial injuries.
Police were told an unknown man allegedly forced entry into the home armed with an axe handle, before assaulting the occupant and leaving the scene.
The 75-year-old was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Albury Hospital for further treatment.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced.
The man is described as being aged in his early 20s, wearing all black clothing and a black balaclava.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Albury Police Station.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
