Police hunt for five men after man shot, wife beaten with bat in Sydney's west
Police are hunting for a group of men after a man was shot and his wife beaten by a baseball bat in Sydney's west.
Police have been told at around 4.40pm on Thursday five men forced their way into the Chester Hill home, threatening a husband and wife with multiple weapons including a gun, knives and a baseball bat.
One of the men hit a 46-year-old woman with the bat before another man shot her 48-year-old husband.
READ MORE: Jail threat for ex-Qantas boss if he dodges inquiry
Police were told five men forced their way into the Chester Hill home. Nine
A man was grazed by a bullet and his wife was hit by a baseball bat. Nine
It's understood the couple's son fought off the men, who police believe fled in two dark-coloured sedans.
The man suffered minor injuries after he was grazed by a bullet and his partner was treated for back and head injuries after she was beaten with a bat.
"A number of children were home at the time of the incident but were not injured," police said.
Police are now searching for the five men and are appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV to contact them.
Share a tip-off, video or photo with us
