Man, 74, threatened during robbery

A pensioner was threatened with a kitchen knife during a robbery at his Shropshire home in which more than £1,000 was taken.

The incident happened at around 1800 GMT on Monday as the 74-year-old man slept at his home in sheltered accommodation at Fairfields in Chester Road, Whitchurch.

Police say he woke up to find a man pinning him down. Two other men were with him.

The pensioner was manhandled whilst threatened with a kitchen knife, and a pillow was held over his face as the three intruders searched his room.

A pillowcase filled with coins and £1,000 in notes was taken.

The pensioner was left badly shaken and suffered bruising to his face

Details of the attack have only just been released.

Police in Shropshire are urging anyone with information to contact them.