Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during a home invasion at Thornton last night.
About 10.25pm yesterday (Monday 4 September 2023), emergency services were called to a home on Railway Avenue, Thornton, following reports of a home invasion.
Police were told six unknown men, armed with tools and metal objects, forced entry into a home before ransacking the premises.
When the group was confronted by the resident, an 18-year-old man, he was assaulted, resulting in lacerations to his face and head.
The resident was taken to hospital by NSW Ambulance paramedics where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and established a crime scene which has been forensically examined.
As inquiries into the incident continue, anyone with information is urged to call Maitland 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 treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
