Horrific pictures of couple who were victims of ‘extreme violence’ by robbers released

The attackers forced their way into the couple’s home

Pictures have been released of a couple attacked and robbed by masked thugs their home.
Three balaclava-wearing men burst into their house in Petts Lane, Charing, Kent, at about 8.30pm and attacked them with pick-axe handles.


Police say the 71-year-old man and woman aged 47 were then ‘subject to extreme and gratuitous violence’ and required hospital treatment for head injuries.

A Rolex Oyster wristwatch, a diamond and Burma ruby half eternity, along with a number of gold Krugerrand coins were stolen.

Ashford district commander Chief Inspector Mitchell Fox described the January 20 attack as ‘sickening’.

The couple were then subjected to what police say was a ‘sickening’ attack

He said: ‘The level of violence was extreme and unnecessary against a very vulnerable couple.
‘One of the victims was 71. There was absolutely no need for the level of violence that was used. It was quite sickening.

‘My appeal, particularly to the criminal fraternity, is for people to look at these pictures and consider the extreme levels of violence used.