Man injured during home invasion at Coffs Harbour

A man has been injured and police are now searching for four males following a home invasion at Coffs Harbour yesterday.

Just after 4am (Monday 14 October 20190, a 19-year-old man was asleep in his Mitchell Street unit when he was awoken by four men who had forced their way through the front door.

The men armed with a baseball bat, golf club and knife went into the man's bedroom and began assaulting him, before demanding money.

The men left the unit with a safe containing cash and was last seen running east in Mitchell Street.

Police arrived and canvassed the area and a crime scene was established.

The man suffered a fractured hand, and facial swelling and lacerations.

Police are now searching for four men only described as wearing dark clothing.

Investigations are continuing.

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.

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