New South Wales Police are searching for up to five men who shot at a man and bashed his wife with a baseball bat during a terrifying home invasion.
Officers and paramedics were called to Chester Hill, in the city's west, on Thursday about 4:40pm after receiving calls about shots being fired.
Police were told five men armed with knives, a bat and firearm, had forced their way into the Esme Avenue home and threatened residents inside. Forensic investigators cordoned off the street and searched the area for any clues or items that may have been left behind by the gang.One long-time local was stunned to hear about the home invasion on the quiet street.
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