Police officers remained at the scene in Templestowe Lower on Thursday morning.

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Shots have been fired in a terrifying and targeted home invasion in Melbourne’s north-east, with a woman and two children inside the property at the time.

Several men broke into the Linton Avenue home in Templestowe Lower about 12.45am on Thursday, firing several shots inside the home.

While no one was struck by the shots, a male occupant required treatment in hospital for non-life threatening injuries sustained during the break-in.

Police officers remained at the scene in Templestowe Lower on Thursday morning.

Police officers remained at the scene in Templestowe Lower on Thursday morning.

Police officers remained at the scene in Templestowe Lower on Thursday morning.

A woman spoke to police before leaving the home on Thursday with a baby in her arms

A woman spoke to police before leaving the home on Thursday with a baby in her arms

A woman spoke to police before leaving the home on Thursday with a baby in her arms

After firing the shots, the intruders fled the scene.

The woman and children, one of whom is believed to be a baby, were not injured and were seen getting into a car and leaving the property later on Thursday morning.

A SES tent was seen set up outside the home. 

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made at this stage.

‘At this early stage in the investigation, detectives are still determining the motive however believe the incident was targeted,’ Victoria Police said.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV footage or further information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Linton Avenue in Templestowe Lower remains taped off on Thursday morning

Linton Avenue in Templestowe Lower remains taped off on Thursday morning

Linton Avenue in Templestowe Lower remains taped off on Thursday morning

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