Man stabbed, two arrested after alleged home invasion in Norlane

Two people have been arrested after a man was stabbed during a horrifying alleged home invasion in Norlane.

Two people have been arrested after a terrifying alleged home invasion in Norlane earlier this week. Picture: Bill Hearne

A man was stabbed after a horrifying alleged home invasion in Norlane on Wednesday.

Police allege a group of offenders tried to break into a property on Bellnore Drive just before 1am.

Officers were told the group allegedly smashed the windows of the home and were shouting at the occupants.

“A 50-year-old man went outside to confront the offenders and was assaulted and sustained a stab wound,” a police spokeswoman said.

“He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“A 40-year-old man sustained minor injuries during the incident which were treated at the scene.”

Police allege the group of offenders fled on foot.

A 23-year-old Norlane woman was found nearby and arrested.

She has been charged with attempted home invasion and possessing a drug of dependence.

She will front the Geelong Magistrates Court on Friday.

A 52-year-old Whittington man was arrested on Thursday and has been charged attempted aggravated home invasion, criminal damage and possessing a controlled weapon.

He was bailed and will front the Geelong Magistrates Court on November 19.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or information that could help police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Originally published as Man stabbed, two arrested after alleged home invasion in Norlane