Intruder sprays woman, 94, with petrol

A MAN threw petrol in the face of an elderly woman during a home invasion that has rocked her neighbourhood.

By InvestSMART · 7 Mar 2010

By InvestSMART ·
7 Mar 2010

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A MAN threw petrol in the face of an elderly woman during a home invasion that has rocked her neighbourhood.

The 94-year-old woman, Marie Henery, was confronted by the man, who was armed with a knife, at her home in Blackalls Park, Lake Macquarie, about 9.30pm on Friday.

The man sprayed petrol in her face, then dragged her into the living room, where he attempted to gag her before leaving her on the floor.

Several rooms of the woman's house were ransacked before the man ran from the scene. It was not known if anything was stolen.

The victim alerted neighbours, who contacted police. She was treated by ambulance paramedics, and did not need to go to hospital.

"She is very old and we don't see her much because she doesn't leave the house that often," a Blackalls Park businesswoman said yesterday. "But what I can say is that she is a very courageous woman."

Police said the woman was recovering. "She is obviously in a bit of shock but, apart from that, [she is] rather well," Inspector Craig Reid said.

Police said the offender was of thin build and about 183 centimetres tall. They said he was wearing a dark hooded jumper.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What happened in the Blackalls Park home invasion where petrol was sprayed on a 94-year-old woman?

A man confronted 94-year-old Marie Henery at her home in Blackalls Park, Lake Macquarie, sprayed petrol in her face, dragged her into the living room and attempted to gag her before leaving her on the floor. Several rooms were ransacked and the offender ran from the scene.

Who was the victim in the Lake Macquarie petrol attack reported in the article?

The victim was 94-year-old Marie Henery, who was at her home in Blackalls Park when the incident occurred.

When and where did the petrol attack on the elderly woman occur?

The attack took place at the woman's home in Blackalls Park, Lake Macquarie, at about 9.30pm on Friday.

What injuries did the 94-year-old sustain and did she require hospital treatment?

She was treated by ambulance paramedics at the scene and did not need to go to hospital. Police said she was recovering and understandably in shock.

Was anything stolen during the Blackalls Park home invasion?

Several rooms of the house were ransacked, but the article says it was not known if anything was stolen.

How did neighbours and police respond after the Lake Macquarie petrol attack?

The victim alerted neighbours, who contacted police. Police attended the scene and confirmed the woman was recovering; local authorities are investigating.

What suspect description did police release for the Blackalls Park petrol attack?

Police described the offender as of thin build, about 183 centimetres tall, and wearing a dark hooded jumper. The man was also reportedly armed with a knife.

How can anyone with information about the Blackalls Park petrol attack report it to authorities?

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, as requested in the article.