A PENSIONER was left extremely shaken after being robbed at home by knife-wielding thugs - with one wearing a Halloween mask.

The 67-year-old victim was threatened at 9.30pm on Wednesday after answering a knock at his front door.

The thieves, who were armed with knives, forced their way inside the house on Old Wells Close in Little Hulton, Salford, and demanded car keys.

When he said he didn't have a car one of the intruders raided his bedroom for money and a mobile phone.

The offenders were between 5ft 8in and 5ft 10in, in their early 20s and medium build. Pc Mark Cole said: "The local community will be as disgusted as I am at the actions of these two fiends, so I would urge anyone with information about who might be responsible to get in touch."

Call 0161 856 5250 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.