A man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a home in the state's north over the weekend.
About 6pm Saturday (27 July 2019), it is alleged a 30-year-old man entered a home on Ross Hill at Inverell while the occupant was home.
It is alleged the man confronted the 50-year-old female occupant who pushed him away.
Officers attached to New England Police District were notified of the incident and attended immediately.
While driving to the location, it is alleged police sighted the man and engaged in a short foot pursuit.
The man was arrested and taken to Inverell Police Station where he was charged with resist police, destroy/ damage property and aggravated break and enter.
He was bail refused to appear at Inverell Local Court on Thursday 26 September 2019.
