TWO teenage boys have been charged following an alleged home invasion at Collarenebri on Sunday, where an 85-year-old man was assaulted.

At about 11.40am yesterday, police were called to a house on Herbert Street, Collarenebri, following reports of a home invasion.

Officers attached to Central North Police District attended and were told a boy allegedly entered the home, where an 85-year-old man was assaulted and had his car keys stolen.

The boy then allegedly left the scene in the man’s vehicle before the arrival of police.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A short time later, police stopped the vehicle on Queen Street, Collarenebri.

The two occupants – boys aged 15 and 16 – ran from the vehicle.

They were arrested nearby following a foot pursuit and taken to Walgett Police Station.

The 16-year-old boy was charged with aggravated enter dwelling with intent – use corporal violence, enter dwelling with intent (steal), take and drive conveyance without consent of owner and driver never licensed.

He was refused bail to appear before a children’s court today, Monday, December 1.

The 15-year-old boy was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on Monday, December 8.

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