Four balaclava clad burglars, one armed with a machete, threatened and attacked their victims in their own home today, Friday.

The burglars struck a home on Glover Street, Leigh in the early hours of the morning where they threated and assaulted the occupants before making off empty handed in the direction of Tamar Grove and Nel Pen Lane.

The victims were not seriously injured but had to be taken to hospital for treatment, according to Greater Manchester Police.

Detective Inspector Phil Housley said: “Thankfully the victims weren’t seriously injured but this was obviously and understandably a traumatic experience for them and something which they shouldn’t have endured.

“Our investigation into this incident is ongoing and although officers remain in the area carrying out extensive enquiries, we are appealing for anyone with information or footage showing a group of four in the area at the time to contact us.”

Officers investigating the incident have now appealed for anyone who knows anything about the incident or who may be able to help identify the burglars to come forward.

Anyone with any information can call Wigan CID on 0161 856 7094 quoting 157 24/06/22.

Alternative, witnesses can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.