Two men will face court charged after an alleged armed robbery in the state's west.
About 10pm on Wednesday (11 November 2026), police were called to a home on Elsmore Road, Elsmore, following reports of an assault.
Officers attached to New England Police District attended and were told a 68-year-old man was allegedly threatened by two masked men armed with a machete and spear, outside the home.
Police were told the men allegedly demanded cash, before throwing a spear and a glass bottle at the man, and running from the scene.
The man sustained injuries which were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced.
Following inquiries, between 7.30am and 3pm on Thursday (12 November 2026), police arrested two men – aged 18 and 25 – at a home on Elsmore Road, Elsmore.
The pair were taken to Inverell Police Station and charged with aggravated robbery and inflict actual bodily harm, with the 18-year-old man further charged with breach of bail.
The 25-year-old man was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 5 the same day, where he was formally refused bail to appear at Inverell Local Court on 21 January 2027.
The 18-year-old man was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 5 yesterday (Friday 13 November 2026), where he was formally refused bail to appear at the same court today (Saturday 14 November 2026).
