Littlehampton man attacked in his home by two burglars

According to Sussex Police, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a house in Southfields Road yesterday (February 11) at 7.30pm.

Two men entered the property, assaulted a male occupant – who was treated in hospital for head and foot injuries – and threatened others.

One suspect is described as white British, over 6ft tall, of skinny build and wearing a dark hoody. He was carrying a metal pole.

The second suspect is described as white British, about 5ft 10in tall, with fair, curly hair and wielding a knife. Both were wearing snoods.

A Volkswagen Passat car may have been involved, in which the attackers left the area.

The investigation is ongoing and the motivation for this incident is currently unknown.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to report it online or call 101, quoting serial 1131 of 11/02.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.