A PENSIONER left with life threatening injuries after being attacked in his Ombersley home remains in hospital.

Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the unprovoked assault in which two men wearing balaclavas forced their way inside the victim's Oldfield Lane home, and searched his property before carrying out the attack.

The victim, who is in his 70s, suffered serious injuries in the attack, which happened last Wednesday night.

Detective Inspector Chris Percival said they are looking to speak to anyone who was in the area between 10.15pm and 10.45pm that night, as their thorough investigation continues.

DI Percival added: "I would like to reassure the community that we take all reports of this nature extremely seriously.

"The victim suffered substantial injuries as a result of the assault and we are keen for anyone with information to get in touch. Any details – no matter how small – could be significant to our ongoing investigation."

Police initially cordoned off the narrow lane up to the man's home but on Monday were guarding the property, which is set to remain for the next few days.

Neighbours in Oldfield Lane have described the attack as "awful", "shocking", and a crime that they would not expect in their usually quiet street. They added there has been police activity in the days since the assault, with leaflets put through the doors, asking for witnesses to suspicious activity in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting 889S.