Investigations are underway following a home invasion in Bankstown overnight.
About 10.15pm (Thursday 13 August 2020), officers were called to Salvia Avenue following reports a man had been assaulted with a baseball bat.
On arrival officers found a man and woman inside the home suffering injuries. The man sustained a suspected fractured nose and arm, while the woman has a suspected fractured arm.
They were both taken to St George Hospital for treatment.
Detectives from Bankstown Police Area Command attended the scene and commenced inquiries. Officers have been told a group of men forced their way inside the home armed with baseball bats.
They assaulted the pair before fleeing the scene in a silver coloured car.
A crime scene has been established at the home as inquiries continue.
Early inquiries suggest this was a targeted attack.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
