Man, 46, is shot and another man, 30 is hit over the head with a beer bottle during violent home invasion by thugs armed with a sawn-off rifle and knives storm their home
- Manhunt is underway for three armed thieves involved in violent home invasion
- The men stormed their way into Lismore unit in northern NSW on Friday night
- Man was shot in the leg while another was based in the head with a glass bottle
A man has been shot in the leg and another has been bashed over the head with a glass bottle during a violent home invasion in northern New South Wales.
A desperate manhunt is underway for three thieves armed with a sawn-off rifle and knives, who stormed their way into a Lismore unit about 11pm on Friday, in what police believe was a targeted attack.
Police said the trio threatened five people inside the Airforce Road home, demanding cash, wallets and mobile phones as they ransacked the room.
A man was shot and another was bashed with a beer bottle at this Lismore complex
The two male victims, 46 and 30, were taken to Lismore Base Hospital, where they remain in a stable condition.
Their injuries are not considered life threatening.
Detectives spent much of Saturday at the unit complex, and are asking for public assistance in finding three men who may be able to assist with inquiries.
Chief Inspector Nicole Bruce said a manhunt is now underway to find the armed thieves
‘It’s very concerning that there are three offenders on the street with a firearm,’ Chief Inspector Nicole Bruce told reporters.
The men are described as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander, aged in their late teens to early 20s, wearing dark clothing and with their faces covered.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police believe a violent home invasion at this Lismore unit complex was targeted
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