Bogus workmen tricked their way into an elderly woman's home and stole cash.

The distraction burglars struck in Palmeira Avenue, Hove, at about 4.10pm yesterday.

Two men knocked on a 78-year-old pensioner's door claiming to be working in a neighbouring flat and saying they needed to turn her water off for a couple of hours.

She let them in, but after they left realised they had taken an envelope full of cash.

The first man was described as having an Irish accent, cropped black hair, wearing a black jacket and long sleeved-jumper.

The second man was about 5t 6in, fatter, blond, wearing a dirty jumper.

They were last seen walking away down Palmeira Avenue towards Palmeira Square.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 quoting Operation Inroad, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.