Appeal after home burgled by group

We are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Burntwood.

Officers were called to reports of three men with weapons forcing their way into a home, off Rugeley Road, just before 11pm, on Friday 9 February.

The men searched the property before assaulting an occupant and leaving the scene in a red BMW driven by a fourth man. They took designer clothes and shoes.

All four men are described as wearing balaclavas and in their early-20s. The victim suffered bruising to her face.

We attended, secured the scene and a forensic examination was conducted. Officers carried out extensive enquiries in the area, including speaking to other homeowners and examining CCTV. Our enquiries are ongoing.

We are urging anyone with information to come forward. Please get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 800 of 9 February, or by using our LiveChat function on our website.

If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.