Detectives are appealing for information following a violent robbery in Morecambe, which took place on Friday 9th September at around 8.00pm on Clarendon Road.

Three me entered the victim’s home and assaulted the man and stolen a laptop computer and a mobile telephone. The victim suffered from cuts and bruises from the attack.

One of the men is thought to be between 20 and 30 years old with olive skin, tall and slim with dark receding hair. The second man is described as being 50 years old and he had a white terrier with him. The third man was dressed in black and was wearing a straw trilby.

Detective Sergeant Mark Stephens from Lancaster CID said, “I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed anything suspicious to come forward and contact us.

“This is an unprovoked attack on a man in his own home and the people responsible need to be caught and brought to justice.”

• Anyone with information is asked to call Lancashire Constabulary on 0845 1 25 35 45 or call Crimestoppers