A 68-year-old man was injured during a home invasion in Terrey Hills last night when two masked intruders armed with a machete broke into his Terrigal Road residence.
The incident occurred shortly before 10:30 PM when the attackers forced their way into the home and demanded car keys from the resident. When he refused, a struggle broke out, resulting in injuries to the victim’s hand.
The assailants fled on foot, dropping their machete on Terrigal Road during their escape. Police responded with additional resources, including the Dog Squad and PolAir support.
Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.
A neighbour reported the attack was particularly surprising given the street’s normally peaceful nature, noting there was no visible target vehicle in the driveway at the time of the incident.
Police have established a crime scene and are conducting an investigation. They urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
Published 4-February-2025