Waterloo home invasion under investigation by police

Waterloo Regional Police say they are investigating a home invasion which occurred in Waterloo on Sunday night.

Police say they were called to an home on Cedarbrae Avenue at around 9 p.m. for a reported assault.

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They say that a half-dozen people forced their way into the victim’s residence and assaulted him with an edged weapon. The suspects then took off in two dark-coloured SUVs.

The victim was transported to the hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. After receiving treatment, the man was released.

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Police are still investigating to see if there was a prior relationship between the victim and his attackers.

They are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.