About 12.30pm on Monday, November 17, the elderly man was asleep in his home on Shedden Street. He awoke to find two men inside his house looking for money.

After confronting the pair, the man has begun to fight them and after a short struggle, forced them out of his home.

Police have been told the pair ran away empty-handed.

As a result of the fight, the elderly man suffered minor injuries to his hands and face.

Detectives would now like to speak with two men who may be able to assist with inquiries.

One of the men is described as being of Caucasian appearance, thin build, in his mid-20s and 175cm to 180cm tall. He wore a black, hooded jumper with the hood pulled tight over the face. He was unshaven with blond whiskers.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his mid-20s, 170cm to 175cm tall with a thin build, and was wearing a grey hooded jumper.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.