A MAN was shot in the leg and seriously injured in a raid on his house.

Two men forced their way into the house in the quiet village of Sible Hedingham in the early hours of this morning.

They threatened the resident who ran and locked himself in his bedroom.

It is believed he was injured when the raiders fired through the door.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries ot his leg.

Police have launched a manhunt to try to find the two assailants.

A forensics team was sent to the scene and police also carried out house to house inquiries.

 

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Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Mark Cadd, said: "Two men forced entry to the house in the early of hours of the morning and threatened the householder, a man in his 40s.

"He locked himself in a bedroom and it is believed a gun was then fired through the door injuring him.

"The two men have then fled from the property and at this time it is not believed that anything has been taken."

The two suspects are both white, aged in their 20s, of slim build and wearing dark clothing. One of them is described as bald.

Councillor Ron Volkwyn, chairman of Sible Hedingham Parish Council, said: “What happened is terrible. To have someone break into your house with a weapon and be willing to use it is frightening.

“Sible Hedingham is a lovely village, nice and quiet. There’s been a few break-ins recently but it’s generally a peaceful village, so I’m really shocked."

 

 

Mr Cadd added: "This was an extremely distressing incident for the victim and he has suffered life-changing injuries which have left him in great pain.

"I urgently need to find the men responsible and I would appeal for anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour in Sible Hedingham, either before or after the burglary, to call me at Essex Police on 101.

"Alternatively they can ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, it offers rewards of up to £1,000 for information leading to the arrest or conviction of offenders.”