Man attacked with hammer during burglary at his home

'‹A man has been attacked with a hammer and his partner was threatened during a burglary at their home.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Sep 2017, 15:50 BST
Updated 15th Sep 2017, 15:55 BST
Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a hammer during a burglary at his home.Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a hammer during a burglary at his home.
Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a hammer during a burglary at his home.

Three men forced their way into their home in Horden shortly after 10pm on September 11 and attacked the man with the hammer before stealing a quantity of money and a mobile phone.

The victim sustained significant injuries to his left temple which required 22 stitches.

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His partner, who was in bed at the time, was threatened with violence by the other two intruders demanding money.

Her young daughter slept through the ordeal.

PC Norman Foster, from Durham Constabulary, said: “The family are in deep shock and no longer feel safe in their home.

"We are to be thankful that the girl was oblivious to the incident and it does not bear thinking what effect this would have had on her if she saw or heard what happened.

“This type of incident is rare in this area.

"Those responsible need catching and brought to justice for this despicable crime.”

The three men all had their faces covered.

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One was wearing a blue hooded top and the tallest had a white hooded top.

All were wearing tracksuit bottoms.

Anyone with information should contact Peterlee CID on 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 08447706997 quoting incident number 498 of September 11.