Police are appealing for public assistance after a man was assaulted with a machete during a home invasion near Campbelltown last night.
Shortly after 6.50pm yesterday, police were called to Fairweather Place, Eagle Vale, following reports that 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 victim 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 assailants took a gaming console before leaving the premises and driving off in a vehicle, described as a 4WD, possibly a silver Mitsubishi Triton.
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.
A crime scene was established around the house by police officers.
Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by either phoning 1800 333 000 or online at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Information received is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
