East Gosford man attacked with a machete during home invasion

An investigation is underway after a man was struck with a machete during an by an unknown duo in his Central Coast home last night.

A man was attacked at White St, East Gosford.

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An investigation is underway after a man was attacked by an unknown duo in his Central Coast home last night.

Just after 8.20pm, police and emergency services were called to a home on White St, East Gosford, following reports of a home invasion.

White St intersects with both Henry Parry Dr and the Central Coast Hwy.

Police have been told the 60-year-old male resident responded to a knock at the door when a man and woman, who had their faces covered, forced their way inside.

The masked man struck the resident in the hand with a machete and demanded money.

The men got into a physical struggle before the resident was able to escape, seeking refuge at a neighbour’s home and contacting police.

It is believed the man and woman drove from the scene in a sports car.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the resident at the scene before he was taken to Gosford Hospital for surgery to a laceration to his hand and treatment for a suspected broken arm.

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers.

Local detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are appealing for anyone with information that may assist with their inquiries to come forward.