Man stabbed in the face and women assaulted during terrifying robbery
Horrific armed robbery is caught on camera: Intruders stab man in the face before assaulting two women and making off with jewellery
- Man stabbed in the face during home invasion
- CCTV shows men repeatedly kicking front door
- White Volkswagen Polo and jewellery were stolen
Police are hunting four men after a terrifying home invasion saw a man viciously stabbed in the face and two women assaulted.
The men, who were armed with a gun and wore balaclavas, arrived at a property on Fraser Street in Melton South, in Melbourne’s west, during the early hours of April 24.
In CCTV footage, the men are seen kicking the front door open before entering the home, allegedly firing gunshots and demanding drugs, cash, and a safe.
The armed men, who also wore balaclavas, arrived at a property on Fraser Street in Melton South, in Melbourne’s west, during the early hours of April 24 (pictured is CCTV footage)
Victoria Police said the residents, a 31-year-old man and two women aged 44 and 67, were assaulted by the group after refusing their demands.
The man received a significant knife wound to his face and was later rushed to hospital, while the women only suffered minor injuries.
The men stole jewellery from a safe inside the home before fleeing in a white Volkswagen Polo, also stolen from the address.
CCTV footage appears to show the men reversing the car out of the driveway.
The vehicle was later found burnt out on the North Shore, about 40 minutes away.
In new CCTV footage, the men are seen kicking the front door open before entering the home and allegedly firing gunshots and demanding drugs, cash and a safe (pictured)
Detectives have identified another vehicle used by the group, a Mazda CX-5, by using a sticker on the back windscreen.
Police have released CCTV and images of the Mazda in the hopes the car will be identified by someone who knows its current whereabouts.
Anyone with information on the incident has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police believe the incident was targeted.
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