‘It’s quite impressive’: Man shot by home owner in violent home invasion, couple fight for life
A violent home invasion in Torrington, NSW, left an elderly couple critically injured after being stabbed by a 34-year-old intruder. The homeowner shot the assailant in self-defense before emergency services arrived. The intruder has been charged with attempted murder and remains in hospital under police guard.
- ▪The elderly couple, aged 75 and 72, were attacked in their home by Joshua Dylan Trethewey.
- ▪The homeowner shot Trethewey after he attempted to re-enter the house following the initial attack.
- ▪Both the couple and Trethewey were hospitalized, with the couple in critical condition.
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| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:38:20 +1000 |
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