Police are searching for a group of attackers after four men were attacked with ‘extreme’ violence in Sydney’s west.
Emergency services were called to Carpenter Street in Colyton, near Penrith, at around 11.15pm on Saturday following reports of the attack.
A 20-year-old man suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to Westmead Hospital.
His three friends were also attacked and are being treated in hospital.
Detective Inspector Steve Peroni described the 20-year-old’s injuries as the ‘worst abuse I have seen in a long time’.
Four men were brutally attacked on Carpenter Street (pictured) in Colyton, western Sydney
Detective Inspector Steve Peroni (pictured) described the injuries suffered by one of the men as the ‘worst form of abuse I have seen in a long time’
“The four of them were walking down Carpenter Street… at one point they were attacked by a group of men with unknown numbers,” he said during a news conference on Sunday.
‘The level of violence used is extreme. The injuries indicate the use of weapons or blunt force weapons.”
No arrests have been made yet, but officers are focusing on a particular home on Carpenter Street where a party is believed to have been held.
Insp Peroni did not confirm whether the attack was targeted or random, but assured the public that as far as police were aware there was no ongoing threat.
Carpenter Street was closed overnight while officers investigated the scene.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Nepean Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.