Gang smashes house

A GROUP of youths wearing balaclavas and wielding machetes and bats has smashed up a Doveton house while a victim was inside.
It’s understood the gang swarmed on the Cootamundra Street property just before midnight on Monday 23 March, smashing the front door and windows.
A car parked in the driveway also had its windows shattered in the attack.
The offenders aren’t believed to have entered the house.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.