Mother Left Traumatised After Violent Home Invasion in Meadow Heights

A mother in Melbourne’s north has been left severely traumatised after being assaulted during a terrifying armed home invasion, where the attackers reportedly targeted the wrong address.

Police allege that three young offenders wearing balaclavas broke into her Meadow Heights home around 3am on Sunday. The intruders gained entry after firing a shot through the rear glass door before forcing their way inside.

The 42-year-old single mother was allegedly dragged from her bed by her hair and violently assaulted. Authorities say the suspects kicked and punched her, while also holding a gun to her head.

“They started kicking me in the head and punching me, then dragged me out of bed by my hair,” the victim told 9News.

Investigators believe the attack was intended for another target, with the offenders mistakenly entering the wrong home.

”[They pulled] my hair, dragging me all the way out to the lounge room.”

“I wish they killed me that night, so I wasn’t this traumatised.”

The woman said she is too scared to stay in her own home, and insurance will not cover emergency accommodation. 

The intruders also allegedly threatened and assaulted her 27-year-old roommate.

“He pistol-whipped me on the top of the head, and I split my head,” the roommate told 9News.

“Then I slammed my door shut, and then after I came back out, they bolted.”

The group remain at large after allegedly fleeing in a dark four-wheel drive when they were noticed by a neighbour.

“It’s extremely disturbing,” Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Pengelly said. 

“(We are) treating it as a most priority investigation at the moment. Investigations of this nature are brutal.”

Police are still determining who was the intended target of the attack.