BY OLIVIA DILLON
A man's been stabbed in the stomach during an alleged home invasion in Merewether overnight.
Just before 3:00am on Tuesday the 19th of September, police were called to a home on Coane Street, following reports of a home invasion.
They were told four people forced their way into the home before two occupants confronted them.
During a resulting altercation, a 49-year-old male occupant was stabbed in the abdomen, and a 75-year old woman suffered minor injuries.
The alleged attackers fled the scene.
They were both taken to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment and it's understood the man is in a critical condition.
Officers attached to the Newcastle City Police District established a crime scene and arrested five teenagers, two boys and three girls, a short time later.
They were taken to Newcastle Police Station to assist police with their inquiries.
