Police in Haywards Heath are hunting a blood-stained burglar who escaped when his two accomplices were caught.
The owner of a flat in Franklyn Road was assaulted with a weapon when the three burglars broke in.
His partner and 11-month-old baby were at home when the burglary occurred on Tuesday night but were not hurt.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve Dennis said: "It is my understanding that one of the men leaving the scene could have been injured and was blood-stained.
"Two men are helping us with our inquiries and I am hoping to identify the third person involved in the incident."
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