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AN OAP had kitchen cleaner sprayed in their face during a horrifying robbery by a gang of thugs.

The man in his 70s was the victim of the "appalling and cowardly" attack outside his Lancashire home.


The four people – who were all wearing surgical face masks – approached the pensioner claiming to be looking for a lost dog.

Police said the robbers then pulled the man's arm and sprayed the corrosive cleaner.

It is understood the masked gang went through the man's pockets before going into his home.

The OAP didn't need hospital treatment but was left "shaken" and bruised.

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An urgent investigation has been launched.

The robbery happened at around 6.30pm on December 1 at an address in Helmshore Road, Rossendale.

Lancashire Police said: "The four male offenders have arrived in a dark coloured people carrier and when approached by the victim, a man in his 70s, said they were looking for a dog.

"They have then pulled the victim’s arm to prevent him from getting into his house and sprayed him with kitchen cleaner.

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"The robbers then stole cash and a diary from the victim’s pockets before going into his house and searching the kitchen.

"They left the scene in the people carrier.

"The suspects are described as all wearing dark clothing, surgical masks and had their hoods up.

"No arrests have been made at this stage. Enquiries are ongoing."

Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 1088 of December 1, 2022.

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