{"id":458177,"date":"2026-02-04T16:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/458177\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T16:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:32:13","slug":"three-residents-injured-by-large-bladed-weapon-in-separate-home-invasions-at-same-newcastle-unit-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/458177\/","title":{"rendered":"Three residents injured by \u2018large bladed weapon\u2019 in separate home invasions at same Newcastle unit block"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three residents from the same unit building have been assaulted in separate incidents in Newcastle<\/a>, with cash and personal items stolen.<\/p>\n

The alleged home invasions occurred in three units at a block on Fowler St in Hamilton South between last Friday and Tuesday.<\/p>\n

In the first incident, a 26-year-old woman was asleep when she was allegedly attacked by an unknown person sometime between 4.30am and 6am on Friday, suffering deep cuts to her face and hand.<\/p>\n

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Police believe the injuries were caused by a large bladed weapon.<\/p>\n

The woman presented herself to John Hunter Hospital on Saturday, triggering a police investigation.<\/p>\n

She has not provided a statement to police.<\/p>\n

Later that day, emergency services were called to the same unit block about 8pm following reports of another home invasion.<\/p>\n

A 44-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and robbed by three men armed with edged weapons.<\/p>\n

He was treated at the scene for lacerations and bruising before being taken to John Hunter Hospital. Cash and personal items were stolen during the attack.<\/p>\n

Three days later, on Monday, a third resident \u2014 a 32-year-old man \u2014 was allegedly attacked by an unknown offender inside the same building.<\/p>\n

He suffered lacerations to his back and head, injuries police say were also consistent with a large bladed weapon, and was taken to John Hunter Hospital with serious injuries.<\/p>\n

NSW Police are investigating whether the incidents are linked.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.<\/p>\n

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