A woman suffered a suspected punctured lung after being stabbed by a man who broke into her home on the New South Wales Central Coast.
A 22-year-old man broke through the window of a West Gosford home early Saturday morning, NSW police said.
The man went to the bedroom, where the 28-year-old woman was asleep.
Armed with a knife, the man allegedly slashed the woman a number of times when she woke up and tried to push him away from her.
Police said the man ran away from the home but was spotted by officers patrolling the area.
The woman was taken to hospital with several injuries and a possible punctured lung.
The man was charged with a number of offences, including wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
He was refused bail to face Wyong Local Court tomorrow.
