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TWO remain on the run, after three others were charged in connection to a violent home invasion in South Tamworth earlier this week.
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But police said those involved "are not cooperating" and they're still hunting for two offenders.
Oxley Detective Acting Inspector Jason Darcy said the three arrests were a breakthrough, as well as another tip-off.
"We've been given some positive information to help us bring these two before the courts and investigations are continuing," he said.
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He said Saturday's home invasion was "targeted" and there was no cause for community alarm.
About 5.15am on Saturday, police said a gang of five men forced their way into a home on Jill Street and confronted the occupants.
Police said the men assaulted a 25-year-old man before he fled the house with his four-year-old child.
The group then assaulted two other occupants before leaving the scene, officers confirmed.
The 25-year-old man was taken to Tamworth hospital with minor injuries and has since been released.
A 19-year-old man, a 20-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman were arrested in John Street at about 9.30am on Wednesday.
They were taken to Tamworth Police Station where they were each charged with aggravated break-and-enter.
All three were granted strict conditional bail to appear at Tamworth Local Court in February.