A pensioner suffered a stroke after he was robbed and "savagely" beaten in his own home, police have said.
The 87-year-old was subjected to the "ferocious assault" when he was woken up by a man who broke into his home on Longfield Road in Bolton, Greater Manchester, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The intruder prised open the living room window and climbed through. He then made his way upstairs into the victim's bedroom and turned the light on.
Startled, the pensioner was confronted by the thief who demanded money and then punched the victim several times in the face.
After stealing the man's bank book, wallet and cheque book from the pensioner's bedside cabinet, the thief then fled.
The victim managed to call the police despite his injuries.
Police are now hunting the offender and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Inspector Denise Pye said: "This man was awoken, only to find an intruder standing over him making threats.
"Before he knew what was happening, he was savagely attacked and as a result of this ferocious assault, he sustained a stroke and has been diagnosed with a bleed to his brain.
"He is currently in a serious condition in hospital and is being treated for his injuries. Our thoughts are with him and we hope he makes a recovery.
"This was clearly a shocking crime and I'm sure people in this community will rightly be outraged at what has happened.
"That is why we are appealing to anyone living in this area who might have information about what happened to come forward.
"Whatever information you may have could be crucial to finding the offender and ensuring justice is done.
"I urge people in the strongest terms that if they do know something or have any suspicions about who may be involved that they call us."
:: Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, 0161 856 5599 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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