Hunter Valley Police are searching for a man and woman who allegedly assaulted a man during an early morning break-in at Denman.
Police say the 22-year-old man was asleep inside a unit on Virginia Street at about 12.30am on Tuesday when he was woken by a man and a woman - one was armed with a baseball bat.
The pair demanded money before the man assaulted the 22-year-old resident.
They left in a vehicle a short time later.
Police set up a crime scene and investigations are continuing.
Police say the alleged victim suffered minor injuries and did not require treatment.
