Hammer used in violent home invasion

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Police are hunting two men who forced their way into a Napier house last night and attacked two people with a hammer and iron bar.

The men broke into the Waitangi Road, Awatoto, property about 9pm.

They assaulted the 19-year-old occupant, who received "significant" injuries requiring immediate medical attention, Detective Sergeant Emmet Lynch said.

They then attacked and seriously injured a visitor who had arrived at the house unexpectedly.

Mr Lynch said the offenders then left the house and ran toward Te Awa Avenue, where they may have had a car parked in the area.

He said the motive for the attack was unclear and he appealed for anyone who may have information about the attack to come forward.

- NZPA