The pair entered his home in the middle of the night
Two men broke into the property on Middleton Street in the Cessnock area at around 1.20am on Tuesday.He was rushed to hospital to be treated for his injuries and an investigation into the incident has since been launched.
Cops are looking for the two assailants, who are described as having their faces covered and wearing dark hooded tops with the hoods up.Police Constable Scott Kelly from the Community Investigation Unit at Helen Street Police Office said: “We are appealing to members of the public who may have seen anyone matching these descriptions around the time of this incident.
“I am also appealing to anyone who may have any other information which could assist us, including dash cam and private CCTV footage, to get in touch.”
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man charged with double murder of boy, 15, and man, 23, in Islington 'music video killings'A man has been charged with the double murder of a teenage boy and an adult victim in a north London 'music video stabbing' last week
Read more »
Man appears in court charged with murder of Dylan BraggerFilipe Figueiredo will appear at Preston Crown Court this week
Read more »
Man and toddler in hospital after being hit by train at Glasgow stationA man and toddler are in hospital after being hit by a train.
Read more »
Police appeal for public's help after man goes missing from homeEric was last seen at around 11pm last night
Read more »
Man admits possessing sword after police called to reports of weapon being waved outside pubA man has admitted possessing a sword around outside a pub. Police were called to the Highwayman pub in Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, at around 4.15pm last Wednesday after receiving reports of a man waving the deadly blade.
Read more »