A GANG of eight machete-wielding thugs are on the run after storming a family home.

       Cops are appealing for information on the masked gang's whereabouts after two people were left injured in the "terrifying" attack.

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       Cops are hunting four men captured on CCTV on the night of the attack 5

       A Met spokesperson said the attack was a 'terrifying experience' for the family

       Met Police issued CCTV images of the four men following the aggravated burglary on Brookscroft Road in Walthamstow, North East London.

       The group stormed the home around 5am on April 1, cops said.

       The black and white pictures show four men, at least two of which are wearing Covid-19 face masks.

       Some of the gang have also obscured their appearances with hoods and hats.

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       The group are dressed in tracksuit bottoms and baggy coats.

       The two injured were hospitalised but have since been released with minor injuries, the Met said in a statement.

       The force said they are also investigating another aggravated burglary of a nightclub in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, that also occurred on the night of April 1.

       A Met spokesperson said "following a review of the circumstances" it was decided London cops would investigate both incidents.

       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."

       If you can help please call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1062/01Apr. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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       At least two of the group are wearing face masks Credit: MET Police 5

       Cops have asked for anyone with information to come forward Credit: MET Police 5

       The attack happened on Brookscroft Road in North East London