A pensioner has been assaulted in his Teesside home. Three men broke into the man's Hartlepool home in Burbank Street.

Cleveland Police have confirmed that the aggravated burglary happened at around 11.20pm on Friday, August 29. The intruders barged into the home and the man, who is in his 80s, was assaulted.

Detectives are now appealing for information. A force spokesperson said: "Police are investigating after an elderly man was victim to an aggravated burglary at his home in Burbank Street in Hartlepool at around 11:20pm on Friday 29 th August.

"Three men broke into his home and the man, who is in his 80s, was assaulted. Detectives are seeking witnesses to contact us on 101 quoting reference number SE25165575.

"CCTV or doorbell footage can be uploaded directly here https://uni

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