A 41-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were attacked in their own home in Leigh by four masked men wielding weapons before they were out pushed out of the property on Crest Avenue by four more individuals and made off empty handed.

The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene for a head injury. A 17-year-old girl received treatment for a fractured ankle which she injured during the commotion of the incident.

No arrests have been made following the incident late on Wednesday night and enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Constable Kat Tyldesley, of GMP’s Wigan division, said: “This is a terrifying incident in which a number of armed men attacked a family in their own home.

“We are following all available lines of enquiry to identify these offenders as quickly as possible and ensure they are brought to justice.

“If you have any information at all which could assist police in their investigation, please do not hesitate to get in contact.”

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