Geraldton man allegedly attacked with axe, hammer after disturbing juveniles during burglary bid in Wandina

A man aged in his 50s was seriously wounded when he was attacked with a hammer and axe after coming home to a group of juveniles trying to break into his Wandina home, police allege. Geraldton police are investigating the incident, which took place about 3am on Sunday, March 17, when the victim arrived home from work. Police said the victim pulled into his driveway and noticed about six to eight juveniles allegedly attempting to break into his home on Bellimos Drive in Wandina. Geraldton police acting officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt Paul Johnson said the man followed the group and confronted them a short distance away from his home, which resulted in the man allegedly being assaulted with a hammer and an axe. The man suffered serious injuries, including lacerations to his head which required stitches and a possible broken hand. A St John WA spokesperson confirmed an ambulance crew was called to assist a man in his 50s after he was allegedly assaulted during a possible home invasion, but they were stood down when the man’s family took him to Geraldton Regional Hospital for medical treatment. The man was discharged from hospital on Sunday. Late on Monday, police confirmed two males had been arrested and charged. One is facing charges of attempted aggravated home burglary with intent and with intent to harm, did an act causing bodily harm, while the other is charged with attempted aggravated home burglary with intent. Police say inquiries are ongoing in identifying other potential co-offenders. They are asking residents or motorists in the Wandina area around that time, in particular Bellimos Drive, Oceanside Drive, Beacon Rise, Seaview Boulevard and surrounding areas, to check their CCTV footage or dash cam vision and report anything suspicious to police. People who saw the incident or have any information they think may assist in the investigation are asked to call Geraldton police on 9923 4555 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.