Police hunt for safe stolen in Maltby attack

The 80-year-old man was found at his Salisbury Road home last Friday, having suffered head injuries.

He remains in hospital in a “serious but stable condition”, according to a police spokeswoman.

Officers are now searching for a small safe which was taken from the address.

It is light grey with a key lock and a black handle, weighing about 7kg — just big enough to store A4 documents.

Investigating officer DS Mike Fordham said: “Salisbury Road is a busy thoroughfare with frequent buses and other vehicles passing through.

“I appeal to anyone who may have been passing, particularly early on Tuesday, October 1, to cast their mind back — did you see anything suspicious?

“The smallest detail could be vital to this investigation and I would ask anyone with information to please come forward.”

Two 19-year-old men arrested on suspicion of burglary and attempted murder have been released on police bail.

A 23-year-old man was also arrested, but released on without further action on Sunday.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 408 of October 1.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.