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Car burnt and man assaulted in Werribee home invasion

Police are investigating an aggravated home invasion and car fire in Werribee on Sunday night.

It is understood six male offenders forced entry into a property on Powlett Street about 11.50pm on March 3.

Three occupants inside the house were threatened with weapons and one man was assaulted and sustained non-life threatening injuries.

He did not require hospital treatment.

The offenders are then believed to have set fire to a car parked outside the property before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

Police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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