An investigation is underway into an alleged home invasion and assault in the state's central western plains this morning.
Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District were called to a unit on Dubbo Street, Coonamble, about 4am today (Tuesday 12 May 2026), with reports a man had been assaulted.
Police arrived and found a 51-year-old man with a laceration to his face, a shoulder injury, and abrasions.
Officers were told the man had reportedly awoken to two unknown males assaulting him with a taser and a knife, before they fled the scene.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man before he was taken to Coonamble Hospital in a stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As police continue inquiries, anyone with information, mobile phone, and or CCTV footage that relates to this incident is urged to contact Coonamble Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
