A woman and child have been violently assaulted during the burglary of a home west of Melbourne.

Police are searching for up to five men who forced entry via the back door of a house on Raleighs Road in Melton just before midnight on Friday. The men were believed to be armed with edged weapons.

The offenders assaulted a nine-year-old child before demanding money and assaulting a 51-year-old woman, police said. A 16-year-old boy ran from the house to get help.

Sergeant Megan Stefanec said the child required no medical attention, but the woman was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The males reportedly stole a gaming console and a mobile phone from the home.

Sergeant Stefanec said the males were described as African in appearance and between 16 and 20 years of age.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or with CCTV or dash cam footage can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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