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Man slashed with machete during Sunshine West robbery

12/12/2017

By Tate Papworth

A 22-year old man has been slashed with a machete and robbed outside a Sunshine West shopping centre.

Police said the victim was confronted by a man outside a grocery store on The Avenue about 8pm.

The thief stole the victim’s car keys and phone then slashed him several times with a machete before fleeing.

The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his head, arm and leg.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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