A man has been hospitalised after an aggravated break and enter at Nowra yesterday, NSW Police say.
About 8am yesterday, a 55-year-old man was inside his bedroom on East Street, when he heard a knock at the door.
Police have been told the man answered the door, when two males pushed him to the ground and demanded money.
While on the ground, he was further assaulted before the intruders left.
They were last seen running north across East Street.
Emergency services were contacted and the injured man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Shoalhaven Hospital with facial injuries and bruising to his back and neck.
Police from Shoalhaven Local Area Command commenced an investigation and would like to speak to two males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
The first male is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 18 to 25, between 180-190cm tall, of medium build and wearing dark clothing and a grey back pack.
The second male is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170-175cm tall, of sold build with a goatee beard. He was seen wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with dash cam footage or who witnessed the males running across East Street/Princes Highway is urged to come forward.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.
