POLICE released an e-fit of a man they would like to identify in connection with an aggravated burglary in Congresbury.

The incident happened on Thursday, May 5 in Chestnut Close at around 1am.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "The offender broke into the victim’s home, hit him across the face twice, and caused significant injuries.

"The offender stole two golden chains from around the victim’s neck, including one chain with a thick golden cross with diamonds.

“The victim, who is in his 70s, described the offender as aged in his late 20s, around 5ft 6-8ins, white, of slim build, with brown medium wavy hair.

“The offender was wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with a hooded coat over top and had tattoos over his face and a chain tattoo around his neck.

“The e-fit we are releasing is based on the description of the offender. If you have any information which could aid the investigation or are able to identify the man in the e-fit, please contact us.”

Anyone with information can call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222105736, or complete our online appeals form.