A MAN was attacked inside his home after two masked burglars broke in wielding a metal pole and a knife.

The incident happened at a house in Southfields Road, Littlehampton, on Thursday evening, and police were called to the scene shortly after 7.30pm.

Two men are reported to have entered the property and assaulted a man, who had to be taken to hospital for injuries to his head and foot.

Other members of the house were threatened by the men, who were carrying a metal pole and a knife.

The burglar carrying the pole was white, over 6ft tall, of a skinny build and wearing a dark hoody.

The second man with the knife was also white, about 5ft10in tall, with fair, curly hair. Both men were wearing snoods.

The attackers left the area in a Volkswagen Passat car.

Police say the investigation is ongoing and the motivation for the incident is currently unknown.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to report online or call 101, quoting serial 1131 of 11/02.