POLICE are hunting three masked thugs who threatened a householder with a knife before stealing cash.

The 23-year-old victim was confronted by the raiders at the front door of his home in Avondale Avenue, Bury on Saturday (June 14) at 11 30pm.

All three men pushed their way into the property. They escaped with a small amount of cash.

Police say one of the three men was of black origin. All wore balaclavas.