Police have arrested two men during a vehicle stop following an alleged attempted home invasion at Smithfield earlier today.
About 1.40pm (Thursday 8 July 2021), officers from Fairfield City Police Area Command were called to a home at Dublin Street, Smithfield, following reports two men – allegedly armed with weapons – had attempted to force entry into the premises.
A male occupant was not injured during the incident.
The men fled the scene in a white vehicle heading toward Chifley Street.
With assistance from PolAir, officers stopped a white Toyota a short distance away at the intersection of The Horsley Drive and Bourke Street, Smithfield.
Two men – aged 32 and 20 – were arrested and taken to Fairfield Police Station.
A crime scene has been established at the home as investigations continue.
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