Source : Perth Now news
An elderly woman has allegedly been assaulted during an armed break-in in the NSW Northern Rivers region.
Police said the 94-year-old was asleep at her home in Evans Head, when she woke to find an armed man standing in her bedroom.
The man, armed with a machete, allegedly threatened the woman and demanded money.
He searched the home, allegedly placing the woman’s possessions in a bag while threatening her with violence to keep her detained.
The woman was able to notify a neighbour who called the police.
Police conducted patrols of Evans Head and arrested a man on Woodburn St about 6.15am.
Officers allegedly located a machete and stolen property in his possession.
The 35-year-old man was taken to Ballina Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence – armed and take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage.
He was refused bail and is expected to appear at court on Sunday.
