Oxley police, state robbery squad release CCTV images of Mazda hatchback as investigations continue into home invasion on Thompson Crescent, Tamworth | Strike Force Tabain

A squad of Oxley police - codenamed Strike Force Tabain - launched an investigation after the group of men assaulted a 27-year-old man inside a Thompson Street home in Tamworth just after 10pm on March 2.

A 26-year-old woman and two children were also home at the time and were left shaken, but not physically injured.

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The state command's robbery and serious crime squad has since taken the case on and police have released two images of a white Mazda hatchback, described as a vehicle of interest.

It was seen travelling in the Robert Street area about 10:15pm on March 2, police said.

Police were told the three masked men threatened the 27-year-old man inside the West Tamworth home with a firearm, before a bullet was fired.

The man then had his fingers cut by a machete the men were wielding.

Police said the assailants demanded cash and other items before fleeing on foot, heading towards Central Avenue.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the 27-year-old man was treated by paramedics.

He was taken to hospital for medical help, but has since been released.

Strike Force Tabain investigations are continuing.

Detectives have urged anyone with information about the Mazda and its movements, or any other relevant information, to come forward.

Reports can be made to Tamworth police or to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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