Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted during a home invasion in Sydney's south-west last night.
Shortly after 6.50pm yesterday, police were called to Fairweather Place, Eagle Vale, following reports approximately four men had forced entry into a house.
Police have been told a man – armed with a machete – struck one of the occupants, a 22-year-old man, on the back of the head. The man suffered a laceration and was rendered unconscious by the blow.
Three other occupants – two women aged 21 and 54, and a 45-year-old man - were also involved in an altercation with the men.
The men took a gaming console before leaving the premises and driving off in a vehicle, described as a 4WD, possibly a silver Mitsubishi Triton.
A crime scene was established. The men were described as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance.
The man struck by the machete was taken to Campbelltown Hospital for treatment on a non-life threatening wound.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
