Intruder cuts sleeping woman on neck

A woman cut on the neck by an intruder as she slept has undergone emergency surgery
in Newcastle.
Police say the 21-year-old was asleep on a couch in a house at Kitchener in the NSW
Hunter Valley when she was awoken by someone leaning over her about 2.30am (AEDT) on
Thursday.
The intruder then cut her on her neck and her scream alerted others in the Aberdare
Street home who rushed to help her.
A male resident gave chase but lost sight of the attacker.
The injured woman was taken to Newcastle's John Hunter Hospital where she underwent
emergency surgery. She is in a stable condition.
Police believe the intruder - thought to be a man - got into the house through a
rear door.
They are now seeking information on a person described as having a stocky build and
wearing a dark-coloured, long-sleeved shirt.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact Maitland Police via
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.