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Man attacked by three men with machete in south Sydney

A man is in hospital and a police investigation is underway after three men stormed into a south Sydney home and attacked a man with a machete.

Police are investigating the incident. Picture: iStock
Police are investigating the incident. Picture: iStock

A man has been attacked with a machete in a terrifying assault at a south Sydney home.

Emergency services were called to Carvers Road, Oyster Bay, just before midnight on Thursday, following reports of a serious assault.

EDTYRW Police crime scene tape do not enter no entry Sydney NSW Australia. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.
EDTYRW Police crime scene tape do not enter no entry Sydney NSW Australia. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.

On arrival, officers attached to Sutherland Shire Police Area Command were told a 20-year-old man had been assaulted by three men who were armed with a machete.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man lacerations to his head and hand before taking him to hospital in a stable condition.

Officers established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the incident, with the men involved taking off before police arrived.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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