A man was assaulted last night by a group wielding a machete. The attackers targeted his arms and legs with their weapons.
He is suffering from severe injuries to both his legs and arms.
At Royal Perth Hospital, surgeons are working to save his leg. Although he is in stable condition, additional surgery is expected to take place today.
Det-Const. Neil Van Der Plank from Armadale police reported that the man, who is thought to be in his early 20s, was dropped off by his girlfriend at a residence on Merrifield Avenue, Kelmscott, Western Australia. Shortly after, he was set upon by as many as six men.
The reason for the attack remains unclear, and several suspects are yet to be interviewed.
According to police, the victim was with a friend on Merrifield Avenue when a confrontation with the group occurred around 7:30 PM last night.
It is believed that the individuals involved knew each other, but the motive for the attack has not yet been determined.
