DETECTIVES say people should be “rightly shocked” after a 93-year-old pensioner was manhandled by three men who broke into his home and forced him to sit on a chair.

The trio ransacked the man’s home stealing cash and bank books in the incident which happened at 6.10pm on Spen Vale Street, Heckmondwike, on Sunday.

The man was in his home when he heard noises coming from his back garden. When he investigated, he found three men trying to break in through his back door.

They forced their way in and pushed the man onto a chair. One man forced him to remain seated, while the other two searched the property.

Detective Inspector Stef Wiseman, of Kirklees CID, said: “Detectives are investigating this incident, which given the age of the victim, could have had extremely serious consequences.

“I think many residents would rightly be shocked at the thought that three men would manhandle and restrain a 93-year-old man inside his own home and I would ask anyone who witnessed this offence or has information to contact police.”

The men were all white. One was aged between 35 and 40, 5ft 5in tall and stocky. He was wearing a black beanie type hat, black coat, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

The second was 6ft tall, of average build, wearing a white beanie hat, black bomber type jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and black trainers.

The third man was 5ft 5in tall and wearing a black beanie hat, black coat, black tracksuit bottoms and dark trainers.

Anyone with info can contact 101 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.