MASKED burglars threatened two Southampton home owners before stealing money and fleeing.

Police are investigating the terrifying incident, which happened on Rudd Way at about 2am on Monday.

Two burglars entered the home of a man in his 50s and a woman in her 40s and picked up a knife, stole £120 in crash, and left.

They are described as being in their early 20s, dark skinned, wearing black clothes and facial coverings, and had blue disposable gloves on.

The victims were not injured physically but officers want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or knows what happened.

Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference number 441800047019, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.