SA boys attack man during home invasion

A group of boys have allegedly attacked a man during a home invasion in South Australia.

The five youths, aged between 12 and 16, demanded money after breaking into the man's Whyalla home through a damaged window on Wednesday night, police allege.

They were arrested nearby have been bailed to appear in the Whyalla Youth Court on August 24 charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and aggravated robbery.