Two men were arrested in connection with the incident but have been released without charge.

One neighbour said: "It must have been around 10am and my dog had been barking non-stop so I went to investigate.

"I heard what I thought was furniture being chucked into a van but I did not think anything about it as I knew he was moving.

"Then when I went out to get my paper later that day the whole street was taped off and there were police officers swarming around the property."

Police cordoned off the area around the bungalow including a section of private road which runs alongside the property.

The victim was said to have suffered swelling and bruises, including injuries to his face.

Detective Sergeant Alison Pledger said: "Fortunately the victim's injuries were not serious but this has obviously been a very traumatic experience."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Det Sgt Alison Pledger on 0116 222 2222 or alternatively, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Source Leicester Mercury
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