A man will face court following an alleged domestic-related break-in near Newcastle today.

About 4.30am (Sunday 9 August 2015), a man allegedly smashed a window to gain entry into his former partner’s unit on Howe Street, Lambton.

A male friend of the resident was inside the unit at the time and became involved in a scuffle with the man, who was armed with a knife.

The friend of the resident was able to apprehend the man and contact police.

The male friend suffered a small laceration across his back but declined medical treatment.

Officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command attended and arrested a 34-year-old man at the scene.

He was taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with aggravated break and enter with intent whilst armed.

The man was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court tomorrow (Monday 10 August 2015).