Marrickville Local Area Command

Man faces court following home invasion – Petersham

A man has been charged with serious offences following a home invasion in Sydney’s inner west this week.

About 6.30pm on Monday (25 January), the man allegedly attended an address in Stanmore Road, Petersham, in the company of a second man.

The two men allegedly approached the premises and assaulted two male occupants, aged 31 and 34, before fleeing the scene.

The 39-year-old Darlinghurst man was arrested and charged last night by Marrickville detectives.

He was charged with aggravated enter dwelling with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, armed with intent, enter enclosed land and possess prohibited drug.

The man was refused bail to appear at Central Local Court this morning (29 January).

Police are unable to divulge details with regards to the company of the first man from the home invasion.