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Woman flees into bushland to escape attacker

November 18, 2024 9:05 am in by

An elderly Hunter Valley woman has told police she was forced to flee into bushland after being attacked at her home.

The 78-year-old returned to her home at Laguna on Thursday afternoon when she was approached by a man who allegedly threatened her with a tomahawk and pushed her.

The man is also accused of causing extensive damage to her vehicle with the weapon.

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A 44-year-old man and 15-year-old teenage male were arrested nearby a short time later.

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