Man suffers head injuries after violent home invasion in Canley Vale, Sydney

A man suffered head injuries during a violent home invasion by masked men, and police believe a shot was also fired into a gate.

A man was assaulted in a home invasion at Canley Vale. Picture: NCA NewsWire /Brendan Beckett

A man was left with injuries to his head after a group of masked men invaded his home in Sydney’s southwest.

About 11pm on Monday, emergency services were called to a home on Ravenswood St in Canley Vale following reports of a home invasion.

On arrival, officers were told several males – all wearing head coverings – had forced entry to the home before threatening the occupants with a firearm.

Police say a 42-year-man was assaulted before the group stole cash and left in a black Audi Q5 SUV.

The alleged home invasion occurred in Canley Vale. Picture: Google Maps

Police believe a shot was also fired into a gate.

Paramedics treated the 42-year-old man at the scene for a head injury before he was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.

Police have established a crime scene in Ravenswood St. Picture: Google Maps

There have been no other reports of injuries at this time.

Police have established a crime scene and begun an investigation into the incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information into the incident or dashcam footage is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Man suffers head injuries after violent home invasion in Canley Vale, Sydney