A man is in custody following a deadly home invasion in the NSW Northern Rivers region.
Emergency services were called to a home on Ballanda Crescent at Iluka about 4.30pm yesterday.
Police said an intruder forced his way into the home and allegedly attacked the resident with a knife.
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Paramedics attempted to revive the victim, but he died at the scene.
The suspect fled, with police locating a man driving a 4WD along the Pacific Highway a short time later.
When the man failed to stop a pursuit commenced from Iluka to Woodburn.
The chase, which spanned over 50km/h, came to an end after police deployed road spikes.
A 58-year-old man was arrested an taken to Lismore Police Station.
At this stage, no charges have been laid.
Inquiries are continuing.
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