A STUDENT was struck on the head with the butt of a gun when masked raiders burgled a home in Egham.
Detectives are currently investigating the aggravated burglary that took place in the early hours of Sunday morning (January 27)
Police were called to an address in Nightingale Shott at around 1.35am after three men, who are described as black and wearing balaclavas, forced their way in.
The group were armed with a knife and a handgun and threatened a male occupant who was inside at the time.
He was struck with the butt of the gun and later taken to St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey after suffering an injury to the back of his head.
The three men stole property including a laptop computer, jewellery and a passport. As they made their escape they threatened other residents who were returning to the property.
Detectives are currently carrying out an investigation into the circumstances and enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Andy Haslam said: "This was a concerning incident where a young man has been threatened and attacked inside a residential address.
"The victim has understandably been left very shaken by what must have been a frightening experience but fortunately he suffered only minor injuries during the incident.
"The three men would have made a lot of noise while entering and leaving the property so I would be very keen to speak to anyone who saw or heard anything out of the ordinary in or around Nightingale Shott in the early hours of Sunday morning.
"I would be particularly keen to speak to anyone who saw where the men went immediately after the incident and if they had some form of transport in the area.
Runnymede Neighbourhood Commander Roger Nield added: "Runnymede neighbourhood officers have increased high visibility patrols following a number of recent incidents in the Egham and Englefield Green areas.
"We are working closely with residents, students and partner agencies, including the Royal Holloway University and Runnymede Borough Council, to identify and bring to justice those involved in this incident.
"However, I would like to stress that at this stage the aggravated burglary is being treated as an isolated incident and there have been no reports of any similar offences in Egham or Englefield Green over recent weeks but officers are keeping an open mind and any possible connections to other offences will be thoroughly investigated."
Anyone who witnessed the aggravated burglary or with any information should call Surrey Police on 101, quoting reference RM/13/419, or call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
