Iron bar used in violent break-in

Police were called to a home on Schubach Street in East Albury on Sunday afternoon.

Two men had allegedly forced their way into the house and assaulted the 26-year-old resident with the bar about 12.45pm.

Property inside the home, including a television, stereo and welding equipment were stolen.

Detective Chief Inspector David Cottee said the duo had loaded the items into a Holden Captiva, which had been stolen last Tuesday.

“They were arrested a short time later by police,” he said.

“The Captiva was stolen from Wantigong Street on June 28 and has now been recovered, along with the property.”

Detective Chief Inspector Cottee said the men – a 29-year-old Albury man and 29-year-old Walla man – had been arrested near the scene of the incident.

“They have been charged with break and enter and steal, and assault upon the occupant,” he said.

“They were arrested not too far away.

“They alleged they were owed a debt.”

The incident occurred on a busy weekend for police on both sides of the border.

Detectives continue to investigate a stabbing at a house in Wodonga.

A 15-year-old girl was stabbed about 2pm and police were notified a short time later.

She was taken to Albury hospital by ambulance for treatment and is in a stable condition.

Detective Senior Constable Ray Causer said the incident had occurred in east Wodonga.

“Police are concerned about the circumstances of the incident,” he said.

“The female’s injuries, although now stable, were serious and could have been life-threatening if untreated.

“She had been stabbed in a house.”

Detective Senior Constable Causer said knife-related incidents were relatively rare in the city.

“Stabbings in Wodonga are isolated,” he said. 

“They are not a common occurrence. 

“But police are concerned that the incident has occurred and are asking for the public to assist with any information.

“Our enquiries are continuing.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Wodonga police on (02) 6049 2600 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.