Two brothers aged 89 and 86 were surprised and robbed this afternoon when two persons forced open the door of their house in St Roque Street in Birkirkara.

The case took place at about 3 pm.

The police said some cash was stolen and the two elderly men were slightly injured.

Only one of the robbers had his face covered.

The robbers left in a getaway car.

Magistrate Ausdrey Demicoli is holding an inquiry.

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