ROBBERS wearing balaclavas stormed a remote house in the Oxfordshire countryside.

A 69-year-old man was attacked after getting out of his car in Ipsden Heath, near Wallingford, some time between 10pm on Monday last week and 1am last Tuesday.

Four men, all wearing dark clothing and balaclavas forced their way into his house and assaulted him.

Police only made an appeal for information today.

Det Sgt Alun Watkins said: “We believe that the robbers must have had transport as the location is remote and I ask anyone who might have seen a suspicious vehicle in the area on the night of the robbery, or beforehand to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should all Det Sgt Watkins on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.