Police are investigating a break-in at Windale over night, where two occupants of a James Street home were confronted by a man wearing a mask and carrying a baseball bat.
A 49-year-old male occupant was assaulted by the intruder during a struggle and was left with a broken arm.
The man has been described to police as being Caucasian in appearance with olive skin and dark brown short hair. He was clean shaven, aged in his late 30's or early 40's, and of average height and build.
The intruder left the premises without any property and was last seen getting into a white 1990's Mitsubishi sedan with a red P plate.
Detectives from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attended the home and established a crime scene. A full investigation is now under way and anyone with information are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
