A GANG of youths violently gatecrashed a suburban party in Melbourne’s west last night, causing neighbours to fear for their lives.

The teenage gang, described as African in appearance, used garden spears as weapons on their assault in Drysdale Cres in Point Cook around 11pm.

media_camera The aftermath. Picture: Mark Dadswell

media_camera An image from inside the home where a party was gatecrashed. Picture: Channel 7

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A home was extensively damaged after the group of 50 youths were denied entry upon gatecrashing the unsupervised party.

The host of the party is believed to be 17-year-old male student of Point Cook Senior Secondary College, whose father was away from home for the night.

The family are described as “very friendly” and “no trouble” by neighbours.

When denied entry to the party, the group then kicked in both the front and back doors before smashing windows to let themselves in, causing extensive damage to the inside of the property.

Police were called to the scene around 11.20pm following reports of youths gathering on the street but were forced to retreat when the teenagers charged at them in a threatening manner. Neighbours report two cars attended the site and were “grossly unequipped and undermanned” despite numerous calls for help.

media_camera Police speak to neighbours. Picture: Mark Dadswell

media_camera Police at the scene of the party. Picture: Mark Dadswell

media_camera The property in Point Cook. Picture: Mark Dadswell

media_camera Still image from Channel 7.

Neighbour Divya didn’t want to reveal her surname due to fear of the gang, said the night was “frightening.”

“I could hear a lot of yelling, I was scared for my daughters safety,” she said.

“We’ve never seen anything like this, the street is usually so quiet.”

A number of scuffles spilt out into the street, causing neighbours to barricade their doors in fear. Police helicopters patrolled the scene but were no deterrent to the rowdy youths.

Neighbour Lee described the gang as “brazen”

Members of the riot squad arrived at the scene about 40 minutes after the initial incident, at which point the gang had already dispersed.

The youths looted the home and ran away with a television, speakers and a computer screen.

Detectives are investigating with neighbours who witnessed the attack.