Three men were severely injured after being attacked with hammers at their De Deur home, Vaal police said on Saturday.

Constable Ntshidiseng Phakoe said four intruders wearing balaclavas had entered the home late on Friday.

"Three men from the family were hit with hammers while two women were raped," she said.

A third woman was stabbed but not raped.

No arrests were made.

The four injured family members were hospitalised.