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Man wakes up to five unknown people in his house

By Adair Winder

Nov 9, 2022

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Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate an aggravated home invasion in Rochester after a 51-year-old man was assaulted by five unknown males at his property on Sunday, November 6.

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Investigators have been told the resident woke up to five unknown men in his household on Echuca Road at around 11.55pm.

The victim has told police he was assaulted by the men before he escaped to a neighbour’s house and called Triple-Zero (000).

The man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The victim described the offenders as being aged between 17-25 years old.

One male is described as Caucasian, with brown hair that is longer at the back and around 183 cm in height. He was wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information or who noticed any unusual activity around that time is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au