TWO men have been denied bail on a string of charges and two other women charged in connection to a violent home invasion and police pursuit near Tamworth.
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Police have been told about 9pm on Sunday, two men and a woman allegedly stormed a home on Centre Street, Quirindi, and threatened residents with a knife and a screwdriver.
A Mitsubishi Lancer was allegedly stolen from the home along with jewellery, phones and cash.
A group were seen leaving the home in the Lancer and a second car, a Holden Commodore.
Police were alerted and set up a crime scene before the stolen Lancer was spotted on Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth, at about 2am.
Police attempted to pull the car over when it is alleged the driver failed to stop.
A pursuit ensued to Werris Creek Road, Currabubula, where the vehicle stopped.
Two 32-year-old men, a 32-year-old woman and a 33-year-old woman were arrested at the scene and taken to Tamworth Police Station.
A 32-year-old man was charged with three counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon, aggravated break-and-enter and commit serious indictable offence whilst armed, and steal motor vehicle.
A 32-year-old man was charged with police pursuit non-stop – drive dangerously, three counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon, aggravated break-and-enter commit serious indictable offence whilst armed, and steal motor vehicle.
Both men were denied bail.
A 32-year-old woman was charged with aggravated break-and-enter commit serious indictable offence whilst armed, robbery armed with offensive weapon, and be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.
A 33-year-old woman was charged with aggravated break-and-enter commit serious indictable offence whilst armed, steal motor vehicle and three counts of robbery in company.
The two women were given conditional bail to front court at a later date.