Police appeal after man robbed in his own home in Leeds

He was pinned to the floor while his home was ransacked

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 19th Jul 2021

Police are looking for two men after an elderly man was attacked in his own home and robbed in Leeds.

It happened at around 5pm on May 26. Two men forced their way into his home in Seacroft, before pulling him to the floor.

He was pinned down while his home was ransacked and bank cards were stolen.

Officers have now released pictures of two suspects they're looking for in connection with the incident.

It's thought they have links to the Middleton area.

West Yorkshire Police are looking for these two men, who may have links to Middleton

Detective Sergeant Ciaran Burns, of West Yorkshire Police said:

“This was a particularly nasty incident targeting a vulnerable elderly victim in his home.

“We are keen to identify and arrest both these men, who we believe have links to the Middleton area, and we would like to hear from anyone who recognises them.”

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