Married couple have boiling water 'poured on them by burglars' at their village home

Scene: The couple were targeted at their home in Halstead
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Jamie Bullen6 May 2016
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A husband and wife have been treated for serious burns after thieves broke into their village home and allegedly poured boiling water on them.

The couple, who are in their 60s, were attacked by three men at their house in Halstead, Sevenoaks.

Police said the couple told how they were beaten, tied up, threatened with knives and scalded by boiling water as the burglars demanded cash.

The break-in took place shortly after 9pm on Tuesday, April 26, and the trio left the house in London Road with money at about 11pm.

Sergeant Simon Harrold, from Kent Police's serious and organised crime unit, said: "The victims of this crime have been subjected to a horrendous ordeal.

"Both husband and wife have suffered some severe burns and possibly been left with life changing injuries.

“They are both continuing to require treatment in specialist burns units and I can only imagine the trauma and shock they have suffered."

One of the attackers is described as black, around 5ft 10ins tall, while the other two were white.

All three were said to be wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information should call the west Kent appeals line on 01622 604 100, quoting reference YY/8810/16

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