Police manhunt after man, dog attacked

Invercargill police are hunting three armed men who attacked a man and his dog - in front of the man's child - in Glengarry last night.

Senior Sergeant Maggie Windle said the three men - wearing face masks, carrying weapons and possibly a pistol - knocked on the door of the home where the victim opened the door.

He was then seriously assaulted by the men, while his 10-year-old son looked on.

A dog at the address was also seriously injured in the attack by the offenders, who left in a vehicle before the police arrived.

The Invercargill Armed Offenders squad was last night deployed.

The victim is in Southland Hospital with head and facial injuries. His son was unharmed physically but traumatised by what he witnessed, Ms Windle said.

The offenders' vehicle is described as a white Japanese two-door car, possibly with a spoiler and blue or green pin striping down the back.

If anyone has any information could they please contact Invercargill Police 03 2110400.

- NZ Herald staff