Police investigate 'despicable' attack on an elderly man in Poulton-le-Fylde

Police are investigating a "despicable" attack on an elderly man in Poulton-le-Fylde.

Two offenders forced their way into the home of a man in his 70s on the evening of Sunday 1 December.

They assaulted him and stole a number of expensive watches, which are also said to hold great sentimental value for the victim.

Police want to hear if you have been approached by anyone trying to sell something like this. Credit: Lancashire Police

Description of offenders:

  • white

  • 20-25 years old

  • between 5ft 7in and 5ft 9in tall

  • wearing all dark clothing

  • One of the offenders is said to be taller and bigger in build than the other

People around the Garstang Road West area are being asked to check their CCTV for between 8:00pm and 8:40pm that evening.

DC Adam Townsend said: “This is an absolutely despicable crime which has understandably left the victim very upset".