THE man, aged 67, was hospitalised with fractures to his face, back and ribs, cuts and internal injuries after the attack on Thursday.

Police say the man was assaulted inside his house at Forster before his cash and mobile phone were stolen. A 40-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman have been charged with robbery and causing grievous bodily harm. The pair were refused bail and will appear at Taree Local Court on Friday.