Man and woman charged over aggravated break and enter in Beresfield

A man and a woman will face court today following an aggravated break and enter in the state’s north.

About 1.50am today (Monday 8 November 2021) a man and a woman – both aged 23-years-old – forced entry into a house on Beresfield Road, Beresfield.

The occupants of the home – a man and a woman – who were asleep at the time, were awoken to sounds of items being knocked over.

Their 8-year-old child was also home at the time, but no-one was injured.

A short time later, police attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and located the man and woman walking down Beresfield Road.

They were taken to Maitland Police Station where they were charged with aggravated break and enter in company.

They were bail refused and will appear before Maitland Local Court today (Monday 8 November 2021).

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