Man assaulted by suspect who broke into home and poured boiling hot water over him

Police said an investigation is now underway to locate the suspect.

A MAN was left with severe burn injuries after a burglar broke into his home and poured boiling hot water over him.

Police said the suspect had climbed into the window of the property on Gaitskell Close in Maltby at 2.40am on Friday and woken the victim.

A spokesperson said: “It is reported the suspect then seriously assaulted the man by pouring boiling hot water over him.

“The man was taken to hospital to receive treatment for burn injuries but has since been released.”

The spokesperson added: “Officers now want to hear from anyone living in the local area with Ring doorbells or CCTV cameras who may have footage that could help the ongoing investigation.

“Witnesses or anyone with information/footage is asked to contact police via live chat, our online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 96 of September 2.

“You can email footage to [email protected], quoting the incident number in the email subject line.”