Graphic footage has been released of a violent home invasion in Melbourne’s south-east.

• Scroll down to see the footage released by police

Footage from inside a Turnbull Avenue home in Oakleigh East shows three men, one of them holding a firearm, restraining the male resident on the ground, covering his mouth and grabbing the phone from his hand.

A female friend at the house intervenes and the offenders point the gun at her.

Police say the attack began when the man answered the door of his home at about 9pm on May 10.

The offenders entered and punched and assaulted the man with the firearm.

He was hospitalised with facial injuries.

Investigators have released the footage as well as an image of a man, and are calling on members of the public to help identify the offenders.

Anyone who recognises the men is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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