A young woman was “viciously” attacked by a group of hooded men as she lay in bed in her own bed north London.
Scotland Yard have launched an investigation after the gang of five men reportedly forced their way into an address in Wembley.
Two women were woken by hammering at the front door of the property in Station Grove around 3am on November 24.
One woman opened the door to find a man wearing a grey hooded jumper and a balaclava outside, along with four other men.
They forced their way inside, despite the woman’s efforts to close the door, police said.
The group then ran into the other woman’s bedroom.
The masked man reportedly jumped onto the bed and punched and kicked the victim in the head.
The “terrifying” attack lasted around 15 minutes while the four other men stood around watching before fleeing the building, police said.
The 23-year-old was taken to Northwick Park Hospital with facial injuries.
Detective Constable Jo Trist, from Brent CID, said: "This was a particularly vicious and terrifying assault on the victim in her own bed.
“The suspects claimed to know her, but as yet we have been unable to identify any motive for the attack.
“I am therefore appealing for any members of the public who may have information to come forward. It may be that other residents in the street saw the suspects arrive at or leave the address."
The investigation team at Wembley can be contacted on 020 87333 737 or via 101. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
