Two men have been injured during a home invasion in the Hills District overnight.
About 1am (Thursday 31 December 2020), emergency services were called to a home on Purser Avenue, Castle Hill, follow reports a group of seven males – armed with an axe, knife, hammer and firearm – entered the home and threatened the occupants.
Police have been told the group demanded property from the six people inside, before stabbing an 18-year-old man in the stomach several times.
A seventh occupant, a 17-year-old boy, was in the backyard at the time and was hit on the head with a hammer.
The group stole six mobile phones, before further damaging the home and leaving in a vehicle, not further described.
The injured men were treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Westmead Hospital.
Officers from The Hills Police District established a crime scene, before searching the area with assistance from the Dog Unit and PolAir.
Detectives would like to speak to seven males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
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.
