Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted during a home invasion at Lake Macquarie last night.
About 10.30pm (Sunday 28 January 2024), the occupant of a granny flat on McEwan Street, Belmont South, was awoken when a man forced his way inside the property.
The occupant fled the granny flat and was met by a further two men outside the property.
Police have been told the three men assaulted the resident before stealing a set of car keys and fleeing the scene.
The resident, aged 25, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics for facial injuries and swelling.
Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District established a crime scene which was forensically examined by police.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact 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.
