A man sustained severe injuries in a frightening robbery where he was shot with a nail gun. The incident occurred before 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in New South Wales, Australia. Police responded to a call about an assault at a residence on Goonoo Goonoo Road in Tamworth.
The victim, a man in his 40s whose identity remains undisclosed, was discovered by officers from the Oxley Police District with nail gun wounds on his face, chest, and hand. He was promptly taken to Tamworth Hospital for urgent medical attention, revealing a fractured skull, head lacerations, and puncture wounds resulting from the attack.
Authorities from New South Wales Police are seeking information to aid their investigation. They issued a statement appealing for details following the nail gun assault on the man at the property. Further inquiries led detectives to a unit on Anne Street in South Tamworth, where they confiscated nail gun strips and electronic devices.
As the investigation progresses, individuals with relevant information, CCTV footage, or dashcam recordings are encouraged to reach out to Tamworth Police or Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. Information disclosure is managed confidentially, and the public is advised against sharing details via NSW Police social media platforms.
