Robbers armed with machete and baton assault Rushden boy in his own home

A Rushden boy was attacked in his own home by brutal robbers who brandished a machete and a baton.

Police have launched an investigation after the terrifying incident in St James Close in the early hours of Monday (July 5).

Two men entered onto property armed with the weapons before the victim, a teenage boy at the property, was assaulted by the pair.

The attackers were interrupted by family members and fled after stealing items from inside.

A police spokesman said: "The first suspect is described as a white man in his 40s with a dark complexion, a round bald head with shaved hair, and a grey/brown stubble beard and moustache.

"He wore a blue and grey zip-up hoodie and dark coloured jogging bottoms.

"The second man is described as a white man in his mid 40s with a dark complexion, a bald round head with visible frown marks on his forehead and big round eyes.

"He was of bulky, not muscular, build and wore a dark grey polo t-shirt and dark joggers."

Anyone who saw the incident or has information about it is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101.