Worst fears realised for Brighton family as machete-wielding offenders break into home

A Brighton family has been left shaken after waking to two machete-wielding males inside their lounge room this morning.

It again raises concerns about escalating crime in the area.

Annabel told 3AW she woke at 7.30am to the dog barking, which was very unusual.

“We literally had a conversation yesterday about what our dog would do if somebody broke in,” she said.

Press PLAY below to hear her harrowing account

Her sister’s boyfriend was also awake, getting ready for work, when he heard the commotion.

They both stopped in their tracks when they saw the dog barking at two balaclava-clad males with weapons.

The duo fled when challenged.

“They didn’t (steal anything) but they were looking for the car keys,” Annabel explained.