A man was left seriously injured after burglars assaulted him in his own home in Sunderland.
At 11pm on Friday, August 26, Northumbria Police received a report of aggravated burglary on Newbold Avenue.
Officers were contacted by a member of the public who reported seeing three men believed to be in possession of a weapon, attempting to gain access to a home in Sunderland.
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It was reported the offenders kicked down the front door to gain access to the property, causing damage in the process. The occupant confronted the offenders, who assaulted him, causing serious injury before fleeing the scene in a red vehicle.
An investigation has since been launched and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
If you have information about the incident, contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting 100838F/22. Alternatively, you can email 1200@northumbria.police.uk.
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