Two hooded men burst into the Qormi residence of an elderly man yesterday evening and forced him to hand over an undisclosed amount of cash and jewellery. Sources said the cash stolen consisted mainly of Maltese liri.

The man, aged 77, was treated for shock after his ordeal, the police said. The two men forced their way into the house in Triq il-Kbira at about 7.10 p.m. At the time, the man's wife was out.

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