TWO masked raiders armed with a large knife burst into a country home and tied up the occupants before escaping with £20,000 in cash and a Range Rover.

Detectives hope this image might jog memories of witnesses to the robbery in Etchingham, a rural village 13 miles northwest of Hastings.

The terrifying raid happened at a house in Fontridge Lane shortly after 9.15pm on Monday.

CCTV has revealed two suspects who officers are keen to identify.

The two occupants of the house – a man and a woman – were alerted to the disturbance at the back door and challenged the intruders.

The man was punched in the face, and both occupants were tied up on the floor.

The raiders ransacked the house and escaped with jewellery and approximately £20,000 in cash.

They also stole a black Range Rover, which was found burnt out shortly afterwards in nearby Church Lane.

Investigator Martin Mann said: “We are hoping this image, although it doesn’t clearly show their faces, might jog memories of people who might have been in the area at the time.

“We believe this to be a pre-planned and targeted attack on a couple who were left understandably shaken following the incident.

“They are receiving the support they need at this time.

“Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

“Specifically, we would like to hear from anyone who saw anyone or anything suspicious in the area around the time of the offence, or in the days leading up to it.”

Chief Inspector Sarah Godley said: “We know Etchingham is a very close community and we know the impact this type of incident has.

“We believe this is a targeted and isolated incident.

“We ask our local residents to get in touch if they have any information to help us or to report anonymously via Crimestoppers.

“We will have officers out in the Etchingham and Burwash areas, please come and speak to us.”

The first suspect is described as black, about 6ft tall, in his mid to late 20s, of stocky build, wearing black gloves, black trousers, a black hoody, and blue and white Nike Air Max trainers.

The second suspect is described as white, wearing gloves and his face was covered, wearing a black hoody, black tracksuit bottoms and a balaclava, and carrying a large knife.