A masked man wielding a baseball bat threatened a couple after walking through the front door of their Bradford house late at night.

The pair – a 73-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman – were at home on Ladyroyd Drive, East Bierley, when the intruder demanded to know where the safe was.

He left after being told there was no safe in the property. Nothing was taken and no-one was injured, said police.

The intruder is described as 6ft 2in tall, slim and wearing dark clothing and a balaclava. The drama happened at 10.45pm on Thursday, April 4.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call DC Andy Clayton at Kirklees CID on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.