A man has been charged after allegedly threatening a woman with a knife and stabbing a family dog in front of two children.
The incident took place at a caravan park on Cooma Rd, Narrabri, about 8pm on Sunday.
A 47-year-old woman was treated by paramedics for minor injuries, with police confirming the man was known to her.
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Police found the injured dog inside the home with two stab wounds.
The dog was rushed to a clinic for treatment to its injuries, however, it is not believed the injuries are life-threatening.
A 12-year-old child and a 13-year-old child were at home at the time, but were not injured.
Police arrested a 32-year-old man about 8.45pm on the intersection of the Kamilaroi and Newell highways.
He was taken to Narrabri Police Station and charged with use offensive weapon with intent to commit indictable offence, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm and torture, beat and seriously injure animal.
He was refused bail to appear before Narrabri Local Court on Monday.
