Two men will appear before court charged following an investigation into an aggravated break and enter at Taree yesterday.
About 9.40am (Sunday 28 January 2024), two men allegedly forced entry into a unit on Chatham Avenue, Taree.
Police were told that the men allegedly assaulted the occupant of the unit, a 17-year-old boy, before fleeing on a scooter.
Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following inquiries, about 10am today (Monday 29 January 2024), police attended two properties in Taree where they arrested two men, aged 19 and 20.
Both men were taken to Taree Police Station where they were charged with aggravated break and enter with intent - inflict actual bodily harm.
The younger man was also charged with possess prohibited drug and breach of bail.
Both were refused bail to appear before Taree Local Court today (Monday 29 January 2024).
