- The men were wearing masks and gloves when they broke in through a window
- They are believed to have stolen a mobile phone, car keys and a car
- A task force has been set up to deal with the issue of African gangs
- Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers
Four teenagers wearing masks have broken into a Melbourne home armed with baseball bats and crow bars.
The four offenders entered the Taylors Hill home before 1am.
Two men have suffered non-threatening head injuries after the home invasion.
Two men have been treated for head injuries following a home invasion in Taylors Hill, Melbourne
Four men, believed to be of African appearance, broke into the home and allegedly stole a mobile phone, car keys and a car
The assailants are believed to be of African appearance and aged in their teens and entered the home by breaking into a window.
It is believed they hit two of the seven occupants in the head before fleeing with a mobile phone, keys and a car belonging to one of the residents.
A task force was announced to help deal with the issue of African gangs, allowing police to deal with situations and work with community leaders.
However ‘tribal divisions’ have slowed the formal establishment of this down, according to The Australian.
Police are investigating the break in and assault.
They urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report here.