Masked intruders armed with machete attack man in Terrey Hills home invasion
Police are searching for two men who broke into a Terrey Hills home armed with a machete, injuring a 68-year-old man before fleeing the scene.
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Police are hunting two men after a violent home invasion in Sydney’s north overnight.
Officers were called to a home on Terrigal Rd in Terrey Hills shortly before 10.30pm following reports of an alleged break and enter.
The armed intruders forced their way into the home, confronting a 68-year-old resident and demanding his car keys.
When the man refused, a struggle broke out, leaving him with multiple injuries to his hand.
The attackers then fled the scene, dropping the machete on the same street before leaving the area.
Extra resources from Dog Squad and PolAir were called for an assistance.
The resident of the home was treated by paramedics before being taken to a hospital in a stable condition.
A crime scene has been established and police are investigating the incident.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or a dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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