A GANG of men have held a man up at knifepoint in his home during a burglary in Lymm.

Investigations are ongoing after three men raided the house on Moston Grove at 8.40pm on Thursday, March 9. 

Police say two of the men confronted the victim inside the house with one holding a knife.

The third man remained in the hallway during the burglary. 

All three fled from the house after stealing a small amount of money in the direction of Newfield Road. 

One of the men is described as white, 6ft and around the age of 25.

He had a long, gaunt face and mousy brown hair and was wearing a blue hoody and blue surgical gloves. 

The second man was described as black with brown eyes. 

His face was covered and he was wearing black clothing including black gloves which were black and white.

The victim was unable to get a description of the third man. 

The knife is described as silver with a two-to-three inch blade which had a pattern cut out. 

Anyone with information can call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident 974 of March 9 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.