Thieves brandishing an imitation firearm attacked a 54-year-old man as he sat in the living room of his Paget home last evening.

According to Police, intruders broke into a White Sands Road home around 10.15 p.m., demanding cash while holding what he believed was a firearm.

Said a spokesperson: “The Paget man told the intruders that he didn't have any money. The burglars briefly assaulted the victim, with the offender brandishing the suspected firearm using it to strike the Paget resident — until it broke.

“The suspects, described as two black-hooded men, then made good their escape on foot. Pieces of an imitation firearm were recovered from the scene.”

Inquiries into the incident are underway. Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011 or the confidential Crime Stoppers hotline on 800-8477.