Investigations are underway after a firearm was discharged during a home invasion in the Central Hunter region overnight, NSW Police say.
Three men with their faces covered and reportedly armed with a machete and a shotgun, forced open the front door of a home in Fourth Street, Weston about 10.30pm last night yesterday.
The men confronted a 69-year-old male resident inside the home and demanded money before assaulting him. A 52-year-old woman in the home was also assaulted during the incident.
After leaving the premises with a small amount of cash, the men discharged the shotgun into the front door, narrowly missing the female resident.
The three men were last seen leaving the scene in a small silver or dark-coloured hatchback.
The man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a bruised eye and a swollen jaw and nose, while the woman received cuts and bruises to her face.
Both did not require hospitalisation and are seeking further medical treatment today.
Police from Central Hunter Local Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced investigations into the incident which is believed to be targeted.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Maitland Police or Crime Stoppers.
