Man hospitalised after aggravated burglary in Littlehampton
Men armed with a knife and a metal pole threatened residents
Police are investigating an aggravated burglary in Littlehampton which left a man needing hospital treatment.
Officers were called to a disturbance at a house in Southfields Road at shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday night (February 11th).
Two men entered the premises, assaulted a male occupant – who suffered head and foot injuries – and threatened others.
One suspect is described as white British, over 6’, of skinny build and wearing a dark hoody. He was carrying a metal pole.
The second suspect is described as white British, about 5’10”, with fair, curly hair and wielding a knife. Both were wearing snoods.
A Volkswagen Passat car may have been involved which the attackers left the area in.
The investigation is ongoing and the motivation for this incident is currently unknown.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101, quoting serial 1131 of 11/02.
They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.