DETECTIVES are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Water Lane, Roydon.

Police were called at around 2.30am this morning, Thursday 28 May with reports that a house has been broken into.

Six men forced entry to the property and threatened those inside with knifes and an unknown substance was thrown on one of the men.

An ambulance attended but no serious injuries were reported.

The men were described as wearing dark tracksuits.

Detectives believe this might be linked to another incident in that road last night in which two men were arrested. Officer remain on the scene and extra patrols will be carried out today in the area.

If you saw a group of men in the area at this time, has CCTV or any information, please speak to one of the officers or call Harlow CID on 101 quoting incident number 84 of Thursday 28 May.

Information can also be given completely anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org