Police are appealing for information after a man was injured during an aggravated burglary in Bersted late on Saturday night (25 October).

Three men, in balaclavas and believed to be armed with a machete and hammer, entered a house in Maple Gardens just before midnight. An occupant, a 52-year old man, suffered cuts when he grabbed one man before all three men fled.

Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs, leading the investigation, said: “We are seeking to identify the burglars and as part of our investigation we are considering if they may have targeted the wrong address.

“We understand that this would have been an ordeal for those in the house at the time. The man, who grappled with the burglar, was treated at hospital for his injuries.

“We will be conducting enquiries in the area and if anyone has CCTV or dash cam footage or any information that could help the investigation they should contact police online or on 101, quoting serial 14 of 26/10.”