Masked men force way into elderly victim's home in north Northamptonshire village

The victim disturbed the men outside his home in Duddington at some point between 7pm and 9pm on Tuesday, February 2.

He opened his front door after hearing a noise and found the offenders trying to get into an outbuilding.

Instead of fleeing the offenders then entered the house through the front door and searched inside, before leaving.

Nothing was taken from inside the property and the elderly man who lives in the house wasn’t injured.

The offenders were all wearing masks, one of which had white stripes down the side.

One was about 5ft 8in and sounded like he had a young voice.

The victim did not want his street name identified.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the Duddington area at the time.

Witnesses should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.