Two men have been seriously injured by a group of assailants who broke into their home while they were sleeping and attacked thexjmtzywm with axes.
West Australian Police said they were called to a caravan park on Dewar Street in Guilderton, a small coastal town north of Perth, about 1:45am over reports “a number of men” armed with axes had forced entry to a residence.
“Once inside, they used the axes to assault two men that were sleeping, before fleeing the scene,” police said in a statement on Sunday.
The two victims, aged 49 and 60, suffered extensive serious injuries and were flown to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.
A WA Police spokesman told NCA NewsWire it was not yet known if the men were known to each other and the attack “could be random”.
Northam Detectives are examining the scene and appealing for anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam vision to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperswa.com.au
