A DEFENCELESS Barnt Green pensioner was kicked in the stomach by thugs who tricked their way into her 93-year-old neighbour's home.

The 66-year-old woman went to check on her neighbour at around 6pm on Friday after hearing about two suspicious men in the village.

She spotted the men in her friend's home and shouted to her to see if she was alright.

The two men left the house and kicked her in the stomach as they ran off towards the village.

DS Gary Rowe said: "This was a frightening experience for two elderly defenceless ladies, made even more upsetting as one of them was kicked in the stomach."

The offenders are both white, unshaven, in their mid-30s with short dark hair but the man who kicked the pensioner is around 6ft.

His accomplice is short, around 5ft 4in, and had an Irish or Liverpool accent.

Police are appealing for witnesses to call them on (01527) 584888 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.