Detectives are investigating after an elderly woman was assaulted and war medals were stolen during a home burglary in Marsden overnight.
Around 8.40pm three men wearing balaclavas forced their way into an Ashmore Close residence before they confronted the three occupants of the house.
They demanded money from the residents before searching the home and stealing a cash tin and war medals.
A 68-year-old woman was punched in the shoulder during an altercation with one of the men. She was not seriously injured.
The other occupants, a 71-year-old man and a 39-year-old man were not injured during the incident.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800
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