Police are appealing for public assistance after a resident was injured following a break-in at a Newcastle home.
About 4am (Saturday 13 January 2024), police were called to a home on Tumut Street, Dudley, after reports a man had been injured.
The 42-year-old man suffered leg injuries and was treated by neighbours until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics.
Police have been told four people forced entry to the home and attempted to steal a motorcycle. They were confronted by neighbours and following a struggle, fled in a vehicle, striking the man.
He was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
A crime scene was established which has been forensically examined.
Detectives from Lake Macquarie Police District have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries continue, police are appealing for public assistance to identify the vehicle and its occupants.
The vehicle is described as being a turquoise-coloured Volkswagen T-Cross.
The four occupants are described as males, aged between 15 and 20, wearing black clothing and face coverings.
Any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist is urged 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.
