The attempted robbery happened at a house in Sumner Street, Blackburn
MASKED men burst into a house in Blackburn and threatened a couple with weapons while their three children were inside, police said.
The attempted robbery happened at a house in Sumner Street at 12.45am on Sunday, officers said.
MORE TOP STORIES:
Detectives said up to four men wearing balaclavas went in to the house armed with weapons and demanded cash from the occupants.
They left the house empty-handed and police said nobody was injured during the raid.
No arrests have been made.
Detective Sergeant Ian Proctor said: "This was a terrifying ordeal for the victims who although left shaken were fortunately not injured.
"I would urge anyone who knows anything to contact us on 101, quoting crime number ED1606619."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article