AN EASTLEIGH man was assaulted and robbed of £1,000 during an raid at his flat.

Officers say that two men reportedly entered the flat on Twyford Road with their faces covered up between 9.15pm and 9.35pm on Sunday March 8.

The men assaulted the occupant of the flat, a man in his 30's, before stealing £1,000 in cash and leaving the property.

It is believed the offenders left on foot and the victim did not suffer any injuries.

Now police are appealing to the public to help identify the offenders.

One of the men was described as being aged between 20 and 30 years-old, 6 feet tall with a thin build.

He was said to be wearing a black woolly hat, black hoodie, black trousers and a flowery/white scarf covering the lower part of his face.

While, the second man is also described as being 6 feet tall and was wearing a blue or grey hoodie, blue jeans and a scarf over his face.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating a robbery that happened at a flat on Sunday night (March 8) on Twyford Road, can you help?

"The incident happened between 9.15pm and 9.35pm. Two men reportedly entered the flat with their faces covered. The men assaulted the occupant and stole £1000 cash before leaving. The occupant, a man in his 30s, did not suffer any injuries.

"We would like to hear from anyone who was on or passing through Twyford Road, near to Drummond Court, at the time of the incident. It is believed the men left on foot, did you see anyone in this area running away or matching this description?

"If you have any information that can help, please call 101 and quote 44200088508. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously."