Can you help? Police hunt burglars who threatened family with machetes in Walthamstow

Eight armed men broke into a family home in Walthamstow and threatened those inside with machetes, injuring two victims, police said.

Officers say they demanded the four victims hand over any valuables, but they bravely fought back, and the suspects left empty-handed.

Two victims were sent to hospital following the struggle but their injuries were said to be minor.

The Met have released images of the eight men in an effort to trace those responsible.

PC David Havard, from the burglary and robbery team in Waltham Forest, said: "This was a terrifying experience for the family involved and we are committed to tracking down those who carried out this awful crime.

"As part of our enquiries we can now share images of three men who we want to speak to. I would ask anybody who recognises the men in these images to contact police immediately."

The burglary took place at around 5am on Thursday April 1, 2021, in a residential property in Brookscroft Road, in Walthamstow.

Forensic experts examined the scene and recovered CCTV footage from the night.

Police have linked the aggravated burglary to another which took place at a nightclub in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex on the same night, and are investigating both offences.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to come forwards, by calling 101 or tweeting @MetCC quoting CAD 1062/01Apr.

To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.