A man was hit over the head with a bottle after disturbing burglars at his home.

Police said the victim, in his 30s, was in bed when he heard a noise in the hallway from three intruders at his home on Spring Street in Accrington.

A spokeman said: “He has been pushed by two offenders and a third has struck him over the head with a bottle.”

The unknown men then fled from the scene and made off with two air rifles.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and stitches to a cut on his head.

The incident happened at around 2.40am on Saturday, July 12.

Anyone with information call police on 101 quoting crime reference number 240 for July 12.