Salahudeen Zakarya pleads not guilty to break and enter

A Strathfield man will stand trial for allegedly taking part in a violent break and enter in Sydney‘s west.

A Strathfield man — allegedly responsible for a violent break-and-enter — has appeared in Penrith Local Court and denied the charges

Salahudeen Zakarya, 31, who is currently on bail, appeared in Penrith Local Court where he pleaded not guilty to aggravated break-and-enter, assault and resisting arrest.

Police will allege on the night of December 18, Zakarya broke into a Woodcroft house with the intention of intimidating and threatening occupants who were home at the time.

Salahudeen Zakarya leaves Penrith Court.

After allegedly assaulting and causing harm to at least one person, police were called to the property about 10:40pm an apprehended Zakarya who then resisted their efforts of arresting him, resulting in a further charge being laid.

It is alleged Zakaryas’ unwillingness to co-operate with police caused his co-accused to behave in a similar manner and hinder police’s ability to execute their duty.

He was taken to Blacktown Police Station and charged.

Zakarya will be arraigned on November 18 at Parramatta District Court.