AN 82-year-old was attacked and robbed last night after two men - one described as 6ft 6ins tall - forced their way inside the pensioner's home.

The pair - both with clothing hiding their lower faces - knocked on the door in Orwell Street, Middlesbrough, at 6.15pm.

When the pensioner answered, one of the men assaulted their victim while the other searched the property and stole a quantity of cash.

"The victim received minor injuries but was left feeling very frightened and upset," said a spokesman for Cleveland Police.

Suspect one is described as white, aged 20 to 30, about 6ft 6ins tall and thick set. The other is described as white, aged 20 to 30, about 5ft 9ins tall of medium build.

Police say it is possible that one of the men was wearing a high vizability jacket.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information should call DC 945 Kellham Chaytor of Middlesbrough CID on 01642-303355.