Police will allege in court that a group of six people forced their way into the home before they were confronted by two occupants - a 49-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman - inside the property.
During this argument, both the man and woman were allegedly stabbed before the group ran from the scene.
The 49-year-old was taken to John Hunter Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Following inquiries, five teenagers - two boys, aged 13 and 14, and three girls, aged 14, 15 and 15 - were arrested nearby before being taken to Newcastle police station.
A 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy were charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence.
Police comb the scene for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice combed Bar beach for evidence after a man was allegedly stabbed in the stomach at Merewether. Picture by Simone De PeakForensic officers closed Coane Street for hours as they gathered clues to the alleged home invasion in the early hours of Tuesday. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice marked stains on the concrete as part of their inquiries. Picture by Simone De PeakOfficers searched the sand during a busy morning on the beach stretch. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the scene for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the scene for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakA trail of blood remained on Watkins Street. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the scene for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the scene for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the beach for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the beach for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice comb the beach for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De PeakPolice are now combing nearby Dixon Park beach moving towards Bar beach reportedly looking for the weapon used in the attack.Police were told four people forced entry to the home before two occupants confronted the group. Picture by Max McKinneyPolice are now combing nearby Dixon Park beach moving towards Bar beach reportedly looking for the weapon used in the attack.Police are now combing nearby Dixon Park beach moving towards Bar beach reportedly looking for the weapon used in the attack.Police comb the scene for evidence after a man was stabbed in the stomach overnight. Picture by Simone De Peak
A 13-year-old boy was charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence, and breach of bail.
A 15-year-old girl was charged with breach of bail.
All four were refused bail to appear before a Children's Court on Wednesday.
A 14-year-old girl was charged with goods in personal custody suspected being stolen.
She was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear before a Children's Court on Monday October 9, 2023.
Following further inquiries by investigators, a sixth teenager, a 14-year-old boy, was arrested at a home in Raymond Terrace, about 11.40am Tuesday.
He was taken to Raymond Terrace police station, where he was charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence wound, attempted murder, and reckless wounding - in company.
The boy was refused bail to appear before a Children's Court.
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