Police are investigating after a man in a wheelchair was injured during a home invasion near Albury yesterday, NSW Police say.
Police were told, about 7.15pm yesterday, two people attended a home on Kottoff Street, Lavington, and assaulted a 38-year-old male resident after he answered the door.
The pair demanded cash, jewellery and drugs before they began to rummage through the house.
The 38-year-old male resident punched one of intruders, but was pushed to the ground, out of his wheelchair.
The two people then left the premises after taking cash and electronic items from the house.
Police from Albury Local Area Command attended the scene and established a crime scene.
Investigators would like to speak with two people who may be able to assist with inquiries.
One is described as being male and of Caucasian appearance, with short brown hair and had his face covered. He was last seen wearing dark clothing at the time.
The second person is described as being possibly female and of Caucasian appearance with long light brown hair in a pony tail and also had their face covered. They were last seen wearing dark clothing as well.
The resident sustained a minor injury to hand and grazing during the incident.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Albury Police or Crime Stopers.
