Police investigating home invasion in Newtown where man was attacked with a machete

Police are on the hunt for four people who forced their way into a Toowoomba home and attacked the occupant with a machete.

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Cay Street home.

A 51-year-old man is recovering after he was attacked in his home by four assailants armed with a machete.

According to the initial police report, the four offenders forced entry into a home in Cay St, Newtown about 3.30am on Wednesday.

The group was confronted by the male occupant and in the melee, he suffered a wound to his hand after he was struck by the machete.

The four offenders then left the scene with stolen property, including a black 2014 Toyota HiLux, which was later located on Greyfriars St in Rockville.

A 51-year-old Newtown man was taken to Toowoomba Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have relevant information to contact police.

Phone Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Police investigating home invasion in Newtown where man was attacked with a machete