Four men — two thought to be armed with guns — broke into a house in Southampton this afternoon.

A?Police spokesman said:?“At 12.10pm, Police responded to a report of a burglary at a South Road, Southampton residence. From the initial investigation it would appear that four men gained entry into the home, with two of the men brandishing what appeared to be firearms.

“The occupant was not injured and the intruders fled the scene on foot. The police are looking into a number of potential motives for the attack.”

The suspects are described as black men aged in their late teens/early 20s of slim build, wearing helmets and blue jeans.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit on 234-1010 or the independent confidential Crime Stoppers Bermuda hotline on 800-8477.