An 82-year-old man was assaulted in his home in Bushey yesterday evening.
A mixed race man with short brown hair and a stocky build broke into a house in Park Avenue and assaulted the pensioner at around 6pm.
The victim was taken to Watford General Hospital with cuts to his arm and head.
The offender was around 5ft 5in tall and was wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to telephone police on 0845 33 00 222.
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