Man hit with hammer as home raided

FIVE masked men broke into a property before hitting a man with a hammer and making off with valuables.

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Police are appealing for the public's help after the gang smashed into the property off Knowle Lane, Kimberley, wearing dark clothing and carrying lump hammers/pickaxes at 7.30pm on Thursday, December 4.

A man inside the property was hit with a hammer before the masked men demanded valuables and access to a safe. The man has suffered bruising and swelling.