A SHOPKEEPER and his wife suffered serious injuries after they were attacked and robbed.


The 54-year-old man suffered serious injuries including several broken ribs which required hospital treatment.


His wife was also assaulted and threats were made demanding money.
Jewellery, cash and passports were stolen after the burglars ransacked the couple’s home.


The man was confronted by intruders at his home in Howlands Court, Commonwealth Drive, Crawley, at about 11pm on Tuesday.


In particular, officers want to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area.


The suspects are believed to be six or seven black men, wearing hooded jackets, sports joggers and trainers.


Detective Chief Inspector Jon Robeson, of Crawley Police investigations, said: “This was a particularly nasty crime involving violence and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have information about the incident or who was responsible.


“It appears to have been a planned, rather than a random, attack, and thankfully such crimes are relatively rare.”


Anyone who saw or heard anything of what happened, or who noticed any suspicious activity, is asked report online or phone 101, quoting serial 1447 of 11/12.


Alternatively please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.