A MAN was beaten with a blunt object and attacked with a knife as three intruders raided his home and attempted to steal his TV on Monday.

The victim was asleep on the sofa when the three men broke into his house in Laurel Grove, Leigh, at around 6am.

After being hit with an unknown blunt object he was attacked with a knife during a scuffle with all three men.

He was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries.

The burglars left through the back door without stealing anything.

Sergeant Neil Lawless, from Greater Manchester Police’s Wigan borough division, said: “The man is incredibly lucky to have escaped with only minor injuries.

“He was sleeping on his sofa when these men broke in, leaving him feeling terrified in his own home.

“We are appealing for anyone who may know who these men are, or perhaps saw people acting suspiciously around the time of the break-in, to get in touch as soon as possible.

“We want to find out who these men were before they can do this again to someone else.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.