A MAN was attacked with a crowbar after two men burst into his home in Bromwich Street, Bolton, late last night.

The thugs burst into the house through the front door and repeatedly hit the 38-year-old man about the head and body.

The victim, who has not been named, was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital suffering from cuts and bruises to the head and body. He was released after treatment.

The men, who burst into the premises shortly before 11pm, spoke with Cockney accents.

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