Police are appealing for information after an elderly man in Falmouth was confronted by two intruders who forced their way into his home in the Beacon area of the town on Monday night.

The alleged robbery happened at around 11pm and the two men made off with a quantity of cash and jewellery after making threats towards their elderly victim. No-one was hurt during the incident.

Detectives in Falmouth are asking anyone who may have information that could lead to the arrest of the two men, to call the police on 101, quoting log 843 of January 16; or to pass the information on via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.