A knifeman was chased down the street after attacking man in his 60s in his home in a violent burglary.
The masked intruder broke into a home in the Laird Street area at around 11.50pm on Saturday night through a rear window.
The burglar took a knife from the kitchen and a hammer, then threatened the victim and demanded money, striking him a number of times to the head and face.
A member of the public came to the victim's aid and chased the masked man across the car park at Birkenhead North train station and he was last seen running along the train tracks towards Birkenhead.
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A mobile phone taken in the terrifying attack, was found after it was dropped on the train tracks during the chase.
A police spokesman said the ECHO : "The offender is described as a white male, approximately 5 foot 7 or 5 foot 8 inches tall with ginger facial hair. He was wearing a dark coloured hoodie with the hood up, grey rubber gardening gloves, a dark coloured beanie hat and a thin material face covering."
Detective Sergeant Christopher Saidi-Bidokhti said: “Burglary is an invasive crime that pervades people’s homes and personal space, and can have a significant impact on victims. To target an elderly person in their own home is shameful and enquiries are underway to identify the offender.
“We are appealing for anyone who was in the Laird Street area of Birkenhead during the early hours of Sunday morning who saw anyone or anything suspicious to contact us. Similarly, it is vital that we find anyone who was driving or walking in the area who may have captured something, either on their mobile phone, or dash cam to get in touch.
“Merseyside Police is committed to finding the people responsible for committing crimes such as this and would urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref 20000740537 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
