A man will face court today charged following an alleged home invasion in Sydney's north west.
About 1.30am on Saturday 8 March 2025, emergency services were called to a unit on Union Road, Penrith, following reports of a home invasion.
Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended and were told two people allegedly broke into a unit and assaulted a man.
A 60-year-old man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however his condition deteriorated, and he died at the scene.
A crime scene was established and an investigation under Strike Force Bridgenorth commenced with the assistance of the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
Following extensive inquiries, about 6.10am today (Wednesday 26 March 2025), detectives stopped a Mitsubishi sedan on Paton Street, Merrylands and arrested a 36-year-old man.
He was taken to Granville Police Station where he was charged with murder and aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Wednesday 26 March 2025).
A subsequent search warrant is being conducted at a home on Ivy Street, Toongabbie.
As investigations continue, anyone with information which might assist with inquiries is asked to contact Nepean Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
