A shocking attack on an elderly man by a thug in his own home has sparked a police investigation.
CCTV footage shows the victim, aged 73, being dragged out of his front door and hurled to the ground in the cowardly daytime robbery.
The clip shows shows the attacker pushing the pensioner to the ground next to a black wheelie bin.
The pensioner desperately tried to call but another yob appeared and shoved him back into his home in Park Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, last December.
The pair then ransacked the property before fleeing with the pensioner's mobile phone and money.
Days later, two women were captured on security camera returning the pensioner's phone to his home.
West Midlands Police released CCTV of the attack and footage of the two women in a bid to catch the robbers.
A police spokesperson said: "We are urgently appealing for information after an elderly man was assaulted and robbed at his home on Park Lane, Wolverhampton in December.
"The 73-year-old was opening his porch door, when he was thrown to the ground by a man.
"The victim tried to call for help when another man stopped him and forced him back into the house.
"The pair searched the property before fleeing with his phone and money.
"Days later, two women returned his phone and we believe they will have information on the men who carried out the attack."
