Assault During Eyre Break-in

Police are investigating a break-in at Eyre, where a teenage boy was assaulted.

About 2.30am today (Thursday, 26 September), police were called to a house in Edward John Parade after reports that three people had forced their way into the property and assaulted a 16-year-old boy.

Two of the suspects were armed with machetes.

An 18-year-old man from the house ran out and was chased by the suspects, who may have left the area in a black sedan.

The injured boy was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.

Police suspect the incident was not random and ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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