A £10,000 reward has been reissued by the Met Police for information over an aggravated burglary in Bushmoor Crescent.

Two men forced their way into a pensioner's home, threatening the elderly occupants with two knives on July 1.

As soon as the victims opened the door, the pair pushed their way inside the property stealing credit cards, debits cards and £700 in cash from their home.

One of the victims, a man in his 70s, suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

In an effort to identify those responsible, detectives have released an e-fit of a man they are keen to speak with in connection with the attack.

The man is described as black, aged in his early 30s, approximately 6ft tall, of stocky build, with short dreadlocks. He was wearing a khaki uniform and spoke with an African accent.

The £10,000 reward relates to any information that leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the people responsible for the aggravated burglary.

Detective Constable Andrew Payne, from the Greenwich Borough Violent and Organised Crime Unit, said: "A long time has passed since this attack and in those months allegiances may have changed.

"I would ask anyone who has any information about the offence or knows who the man in the e-fit to get in contact with us.

"The investigation leads us to believe that the suspects took a taxi to the housing estate in the vicinity of the Bargepole Public House, on Harrow Manor Way, SE2 after the offence was committed.

"This offence has had a lasting impact on the elderly couple - who are aged in their 70s - who have been left shaken by the ordeal, so any information provided, no matter how small could help us bring those responsible to justice. We will treat all information in the strictest confidence."

A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with this incident, and will appear for trial on Monday, 23 May at the Inner London Crown Court.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested, and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information should call DC Payne on 020 8284 7757 or via email andrew.payne@met.police.uk Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org

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