Masked raiders threatened a homeowner with a hammer in a terrifying late-night burglary before stealing four French bulldog puppies. After forcing their way into the property, one of the masked men threatened the homeowner with a hammer, before the pair made off with the puppies, which often sell for more than £1,000. An Essex Police spokesperson said: 'We were called shortly before midnight on Monday 18 November with reports that two masked men had forced entry into an address on Freeland Road, Clacton. 'It was reported that one of the men threatened the occupant with a hammer. The men then stole four 10-week-old French bulldog puppies and left by neighbouring gardens.

Source: Daily Mail November 19, 2019 12:56 UTC