A TRIO of thugs broke into a house in Worcester and assaulted a man inside.

The three men broke into the house in Hemsby Close in St Peter’s between 5.10pm and 5.30pm on December 16 and threatened the resident.

Once the victim, a 46-year-old man, handed over his wallet, watch and car keys he was assaulted by one of the men.

All three then left in an unknown direction.

The victim's injuries were described as “slight”.

The first man was described as about 6ft tall and of slim build. He was wearing dark clothing and was carrying a light coloured piece of wood.

The second was said to be shorter than the first and also slim. He was wearing dark clothing, had his face covered and had a copper coloured knuckle duster on his right hand.

The third man was said to be a similar height and build as the second and was also wearing dark clothing.

Any information can be reported to police on 101 quoting incident 540-s-161214.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.