The two were both taken to hospital for treatment
An elderly couple have been injured, following an aggravated burglary in North Devon overnight [20 November].
It happened at around 3am on Fordlands Crescent in Bideford.
DC Stryka Blackwell said: “An unknown man was discovered inside a property by the occupant in the early hours of the morning.
“The man assaulted the occupants, who are an elderly couple, before fleeing with a ladies handbag. The couple were both taken to hospital for treatment.
“The offender has been described as male and was wearing a grey hooded jumper. He was of a slight build and of a short stature. We are asking anyone with information to come forward.”
Anyone with any information is urged to contact police quoting the crime reference number CR/104632/19.
“Disappointment” over North Devon funding settlement
Controversial Exeter road consultation to begin in the New Year
Exeter care agency rated 'inadequate' and in special measures
Raw sewage spews into Plymouth suburb estate and woods
Councillor stands under trees to stop chainsaw massacre
Three years jail for charity box thief
