POLICE are investigating an alleged aggravated break and enter at a home in Stockton in the early-hours of Monday morning.
Emergency services were called to a home in Fullerton Street about 3.30am.
At the scene Newcastle City police were told that two men had entered a property and assaulted a man before fleeing the home in a vehicle.
The man, aged 58, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics for a laceration to his head, before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.
Police have been told the alleged offenders were last seen heading north along Fullerton Street in a small silver hatchback.
The scene of the incident remained cordoned off on Monday morning and police officers door knocked the neighbourhood asking people if they heard any noise or had CCTV of the hatchback vehicle.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or footage from the area is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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