An intruder broke into a house in Maltby and poured boiling water over one of the occupants as he slept before fleeing the scene
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after an intruder broke into a home on Gaitskell Close in Maltby during in the early hours of Friday (September 2).
A police spokesperson said: โAt around 2.40am, it is reported that an unknown suspect climbed into the window of a property on Gaitskell Close, while the occupants were asleep.โ
โOne of the occupants, a man, was awoken by the suspect pouring boiling water onto him before the suspect fled the scene.โ
โThe victim was taken to hospital to receive treatment for serious burn injuries, but has since been released.โ
โOfficers 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.
