Family threatened by masked men who burst into their home

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Police are hunting an "aggressive" gang following an incident in Nuneaton



A terrified family were threatened by masked robbers who burst into their home in Nuneaton.

Detectives say that while the family were not injured, they have been left 'very shaken' as a result of their ordeal.

Four masked men forced their way into the home in Higham Lane, near to the junction with Milby Lane, at 10.30pm on Monday, September 17.

The threatened the occupants inside before fleeing with a number of items including wallets, clothes, cash and jewellery.

Detective Sergeant Carl Buckley said: "This was a terrifying attack on a family in their home.

"The perpetrators were aggressive and we need to catch them as soon as possible.

"We would like to speak to anyone with information that could help with out enquiries.

"We're particularly keen to speak to anyone driving between Long Shoot and Weddington Lane around the time of the incident, especially if they can provide dashcam footage."

Anyone with information should call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident 509 of 17 September 2018.

Details can also be passed on to officers via the Crimestoppers hotline, which is free to call from a landline and confidential, 0800 555 111.

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Teenage gunman from Coventry jailed for part in armed robbery

A TEENAGE boy from Coventry has been jailed for his part in an armed robbery in Nuneaton.

The 16-year-old will serve eight years after pleading guilty to robbery and possession of a firearm.

It followed an incident at a property on Edgedale Road, Nuneaton, on November 6 last year when three men wearing balaclavas forced entry to the property and threatened the occupants with a gun.

The offenders escaped with six watches and fled in a black BMW towards the Long Shoot.

The youth, from the Wood End area of Coventry, was arrested in the West Midlands on December 3 and charged on December 4.

He appeared at Leamington Youth Court on December 5 and was remanded in custody.

He was sentenced at Coventry Youth Court on February 20.

Police continue to appeal to trace the other men involved.

Detective sergeant Carl Buckley said: “This was a very serious crime which caused real fear to the victims.

“The gravity of the crime is reflected by the length of the detention and sends a message that the courts will not tolerate this kind of behaviour.”

Anyone with further information about the incident is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident 443 of November 6 2018, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.