By Brendan Rees
A man in his forties suffered a blow to his head following a home invasion on Saturday 13 October.
Investigators have been told two intruders forced entry to the Tiarne Crescent property about 5.15am.
It’s alleged the man, who was home at the time, confronted the intruders who made demands for the victim’s car keys.
Police say a scuffle took place between the victim and one of the offenders and the victim was hit back of the head with an object.
“He sustained minor injuries and was treated by paramedics at the scene,” police spokesman Alistair Parsons said.
A woman and four children who were home at the time were not physically injured.
The intruders, perceived to be African in appearance fled on foot.
Police are investigating the aggravated burglary.
Member for Gembrook Brad Battin said families had reason to feel unsafe in their own home with Premier Daniel Andrews having “lost control” of crime in the south east, with home invasions up 43 per cent in Victoria.
“Labor don’t care about Casey communities; for the last 12 years no Victorian Labor MP has lived locally, and to make it worse they have endorsed a union official from St Kilda to represent the area,” he said.
“Casey deserves better, it is time to take back control of crime and make Victoria safe.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report.
