Two men charged following home invasion, shot fired at house - Mayfield

Saturday, 26 July 2025 02:53:04 PM

Two men have been charged following a home invasion and a shot fired into a house in the state’s north in May.

About 3.50am on Friday 30 May 2025, police were called to a home on Bull Street, Mayfield, following reports a gunshot had been heard.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District attended and established a crime scene.

The scene was forensically examined, with police identifying damage to the front door of the home consistent with the discharge of a shotgun.

A further search of the property and surrounding area revealed an unspent bullet, a knife and knuckledusters.

Following inquiries, Detectives attached to Newcastle City Police District arrested two men under Strike Force Barkov.

On Monday 16 June 2025, a 36-year-old man was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 13 August 2025.

On Tuesday 15 July, 2025, a 32-year-old man was taken to Waratah Police Station where he was charged with fire firearm at dwelling-house disregard for safety and special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court on Wednesday 17 September 2025

Inquiries continue.

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