Police are appealing for information as an investigation continues into a home invasion and assault on the state's north coast last month.
About 6am on Wednesday 8 January 2025, police were called to a home on Roderick Street, Maclean, about 45km north of Grafton, following reports of a break and enter.
Police have been told that up to five people forced entry to the home and confronted the occupant, a 48-year-old man, demanding the keys to a Mercedes parked in the driveway.
The man was then assaulted by the group - who were armed with a machete and a knife - resulting in facial and hand injuries.
The house was ransacked with a 73-year-old woman also threatened by the group, demanding keys.
The group then left the home, taking two wallets and cash.
Police from Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified and attended. A crime scene was established and forensically examined.
As inquiries into the incident continue, police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Coffs Harbour police or 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.
