By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
FIVE males were hospitalised following an aggravated burglary at a share-house in Springvale South, on Wednesday 27 July.
Four unknown males forced entry the house on Dodds Street, about 11.35pm, armed with baseball bats and iron bars demanding drugs and cash from the occupants.
The offenders then assaulted six of the 11 men in the share-house resulting in stab wounds, a broken arm and a blunt-force head injury to the victims.
The occupants of the house with injuries were taken to hospital and later discharged after it was determined their injuries were not life-threatening.
Police were told the invaders all had their faces covered during the home invasion but it is believed three of them were of South European or Middle Eastern decent and the fourth Caucasian.
The intruders stole mobile phones from the premises during the attack though nothing else was taken from the house.
It is believed the four men camped outside the house for some time in an unknown vehicle before entering the premises.
Police believe this was a targeted attack and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with any information or who may have seen anything suspicious on the night is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an anonymous report at www.crimestoppers.com.au
