Police are looking for two men who threatened an elderly man with a knife in his home.
The attack happened at about 10pm on Wednesday when the men burst into the house in the Summerheath Road area of Hailsham.
One man got out a knife and threatened the elderly householder while the other stole electrical goods and other possessions.
After fleeing the house, the attackers were spotted running down the Cuckoo Trail in the London Road area.
Police are looking for two males in their 30s. The first is described as white and may have worn glasses, the second is described as afro-carribean.
Anyone with information is asked to call Eastbourne CID on 0845 6070999.
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