23 February 2026

Police hunt for men after violent attack in Flinders

| By Zoe Cartwright
Policeman standing next to police tape

Three men are in hospital with serious injuries after a violent home invasion in Flinders. Photo: Michelle Kroll.

Three men were taken to hospital after a violent home invasion in Flinders on Sunday.

Police are asking for anyone with information about the attack to come forward as investigations continue.

A NSW Police spokesperson said officers were called to a home on Mummunga Close at about 3:40 am following reports of a home invasion.

“Officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police District attended and were told four unknown men wearing balaclavas, one armed with a knife, forced entry into the home’s converted garage and assaulted a 20-year-old man.

“Three other occupants – two men aged 19 and 43, and a 37-year-old woman – attempted to assist. However, the residents were further assaulted by the group before they ran away from the scene.”

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NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 43-year-old man for stab wounds to the head and chest, the 20-year-old man for a stab wound to the leg and stomach, and the 19-year-old man for significant facial injuries.

They were all taken to hospital in a serious condition.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are underway.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lake Illawarra Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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