Manhunt after man shot, woman bashed in Chester Hill home invasion

A police manhunt is under way after five attackers armed with guns, knives and a baseball bat stormed a home in Sydney’s west and injured two family members.

Two people were hospitalised after the attack at Chester Hill on Thursday. Picture: Jeremy Piper

Police are hunting five attackers after a terrifying home invasion in Sydney’s west where a man was shot and a woman bashed with a baseball bat.

Officers were called to Esme Ave in Chester Hill about 4.30pm on Thursday after hearing reports shots had been fired.

Police were told at least five attackers armed with guns, knives and a baseball bat forced their way into the home and confronted the occupants.

A 48-year-old man was shot at, the bullet grazing his chest.

NSW Ambulance paramedics treated him for minor injuries and he was taken to Bankstown Hospital for treatment.

Police are hunting for a number of attackers after the Chester Hill home invasion. Picture: Channel 9

A 46-year-old woman in the home was also attacked with a baseball bat. It’s believed she was hit on the head.

She was taken to Bankstown Hospital in a stable condition.

A father and mother were both injured in the invasion. Picture: Jeremy Piper

It’s understood one of the family’s sons fought off the intruders, forcing the group to flee in two dark coloured sedans.

Other children were also inside the home at the time of the incident but were not injured.

A police investigation is under way to find the attackers.

Anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage, or who may have information which could assist investigators is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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