A Merewether man is in a critical condition after he was stabbed in a home invasion earlier this morning.
Shortly before 3am on Tuesday September 19th, police were called to a home on Coane Street, Merewether, after reports of a home invasion.
Police have been told four people forced entry to the home before two occupants confronted the group.
A scuffle broke out, during which a 49-year-old male occupant was stabbed in the abdomen.
The group then ran from the scene.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended a short time later and established a crime scene.
The 49-year-old was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
A 75-year-old woman suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Responding officers patrolled the area, where five teenagers – two boys and three girls – were arrested a short time later.
They were taken to Newcastle Police Station, where they are currently assisting police with inquiries.
