Detectives are appealing for information following a home invasion and assault at a home in Dubbo overnight.
Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District were called to a residence on Stuart Street, Dubbo, about 10.20pm yesterday (Thursday 19 February 2026), with reports of a home invasion.
Police arrived and found the resident – a man in his 20s – with two minor lacerations to his abdomen.
NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and treated the wounds.
Police were told that the resident arrived home to find a door off its hinges, and flyscreen removed from a back rear window.
The resident confronted two unknown people inside the home wearing all black, and face coverings, before one of the intruders allegedly wounded him with a blade or knife. Both intruders then fled the scene towards Stuart Street.
As inquiries into the incident continue, police urge anyone with information or CCTV footage from the vicinity to contact Dubbo 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.
