Harlow: Woman Injured During Burglary

A woman's been struck in the face as three masked men barged into her home in Harlow.

It happened in broad daylight on Copshall Close last Monday (December 17th).

At around 1:30pm that day the occupant had opened the door when three men, wearing balaclavas, barged their way into the house knocking the victim to the floor and the hit her.

Essex police say a three-figure sum of cash was taken from the property.

Investigating officer, Dc Georgette Beckett said: "This incident happened during daylight hours and I am hoping someone was in the area and noticed these men hanging about, or, did anyone see these men rushing off or did you see any vehicles?"

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dc Georgette Beckett at Harlow police station on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.