Masked raiders swipe baby items from couple in Masbrough

Police said they were investigating a reported burglary on College Road between 12.50am and 1.15am which involved an unknown number of suspects.

The group, who were wearing black and had their faces covered, forced their way into the house and threatened the occupants - a couple who were trying to get their young children to sleep, a police spokeswoman said.

They made the couple lie down on the floor while shouting 'cannabis' at them.

"It is understood the suspects searched the house, before leaving with a bag containing baby items," said the spokeswoman.

"The victims then heard the suspects forcing entry to the property next door, which was unoccupied, before they left the scene empty-handed.

"Nobody was injured during the incident and an investigation is underway."

Police have appealed for anyone living locally who might have seen or heard anything, or captured footage on CCTV, to get in touch.

Anyone who can help should call 101, quoting incident number 32 of September 29. You can also give information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via their website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.