Manhunt continues two days after alleged machete assault in West Auckland home

Police are continuing to investigate after two people were allegedly assaulted with a machete at a home in West Auckland.

The victims were seriously injured in an aggravated burglary incident on Ahiriri Ave in Avondale about 3.20am on Tuesday, police Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Kirk said.

Two days after the incident, police said inquiries are ongoing.

A group of people were socialising when two unknown men approached the house.

“A physical altercation ensued and two people were wounded by a weapon one of the males had in his possession,” Kirk said after the attack.

“The pair then attempted to steal from the address but were unsuccessful and fled in a vehicle prior to police arrival.”

Police were yet to locate those responsible and the manhunt continues.

Police inspect the scene of a serious incident at a property in Avondale early on Tuesday morning. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Several hours after the violent incident, one of the victims could be seen with two black eyes and bandages around his head.

He and his family declined to be interviewed when approached by the Herald.

A friend of the victim said he understood the weapon used by the alleged offenders was a machete.

Anyone with information on the aggravated burglary was asked to contact police on 105, quoting file number 261103/2286.

Information may also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.