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Woman threatened; sexually assaulted after break-in at Newcastle
An investigation is underway after an aggravated break and enter and sexual assault in Newcastle yesterday.
About 3.20pm (Thursday 29 July 2021), a 20-year-old woman was inside her bedroom at a home on Turana Parade, North Lambton, when a man entered the room armed with a knife and threatened her.
She attempted to alert neighbours before the man grabbed her and sexually assaulted her.
A short time later, the man fled on foot and the woman sought assistance from other residents, who contacted police.
Officers from Newcastle City Police District attended and established a crime scene.