A MAN was threatened with a knife by robbers who broke into his home.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the attack at an address on Cow Heys in Huddersfield around 8.35pm on last Thursday (September 24).

Two men entered the home of the 65-year-old man, threatening him with a knife before taking an amount of cash and a mobile phone.

The first man is described as being of mixed race, in his early twenties, around 5ft 10, of medium build, wearing a black woollen hat and a scarf over his face. He was also wearing a dark coloured top, grey tracksuit bottoms and grey gloves. He also spoke with a local accent.

The second man is believed to be in his early twenties and around six feet tall. He was of medium build and was wearing all black clothing and a black balaclava.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Matt Holdsworth via 0845 6060606 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.